Kentucky vs Texas A&M Basketball Predictions, Picks and Preview

Two SEC rivals go mano-a-mano this Saturday night, as the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats pay the Texas A&M Aggies a visit at the Reed Arena tonight. The Wildcats enter this bout riding a four-game winning streak, while the Aggies are coming off a bounce-back win against Ole Miss. Who will emerge triumphant in this one?

Read on below for a comprehensive breakdown of this mouth-watering showdown. And while you’re at it, check out our preview of the Duke Blue Devils vs. Louisville Cardinals.

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas A&M Aggies Preview

Where: Reed Arena, College Station, Texas

When: Saturday, February 20, 2016, 6:30 PM ET

Line: Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M Aggies – view all NCAA Basketball lines

TV Broadcast: ESPN, ESP3

Betting on the Kentucky Wildcats (20-6, 10-3 SEC)

Kentucky continues to roll. The 14^th-ranked Wildcats stretched their unbeaten run to four games after a 10-point win over the Volunteers Thursday night. Starring in that game was the pair of Jamal Murray and Derek Willis, who combined for 53 points, 14 rebounds and 10 three-pointers.

Now, those two and the rest of the Wildcats will look to add another win when they take on a much more formidable opponent in the form of the Texas A&M Aggies. Kentucky is 5-5 SU and 4-6 ATS in its previous 10 games on the road.

Expect the Wildcats to waste no time in piling up the points. Their offensive attack has been sensational this season, averaging almost 80 points a game. And much of the credit goes to none other than Murray himself.

The first-year guard has been constantly hitting shot after shot in the last five games. During that stretch, he is posting ridiculous numbers of 26.2 points on 51.1 percent shooting and has also gone 24-for-49 from down town. But Murray might have his work cut out for him opposite an Aggies defense that is only yielding 65.4 points per contest this year.

If he does end up struggling, the onus falls on Willis and Tyler Ulis to pick up the slack. Ulis, in particular, will be looking to rebound from a horrible shooting night against Tennessee. Prior to that game, though, he delivered 27 points and 12 assists in their commanding win over South Carolina on February 13.

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Betting on the Texas A&M Aggies (19-7, 8-5 SEC)

After losing their past four games, the Texas A&M Aggies finally stopped the bleeding by beating Ole Miss on Tuesday night, 71-56.

It was indeed an entertaining game for the Aggies, who had to climb their way back from a big deficit in the beginning. But thanks to Danuel House’s team-high of 13 points and four other players who scored in double-digits, they managed come away with the win.

Moving forward, House and co. set their sights on making it back-to-back wins when they play host to the SEC’s No. 1 team—the Kentucky Wildcats. Texas A&M is 9-1 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home.

Key to doing so will ultimately depend on their defense. The Aggies, who are giving up 70.6 points in their past five contests, will be matching up against one of top-scoring teams in the nation today. Kentucky is tallying 78.8 points and is collectively shooting 47.7 percent from the field.

As for the offense, all eyes will be on House and Jones to lead the attack for the Aggies. Both senior guards have had a solid campaign thus far, scoring at least 15 points apiece. House, in particular, has been the more impressive one lately as he’s managed to contribute 10 or more points in their last eight outings.