Number 17 Texas A&M and #11 Purdue both head to Indianapolis to face each other on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 12:00 PM ET on CBS. Can Purdue cover the 2.5-point spread as neutral-site favorites? Keep reading for our Texas A&M vs. Purdue prediction.
The Texas A&M Aggies are 8-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 5-4-1 ATS this season.
The Purdue Boilermakers are 8-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 5-5 ATS this season.
Texas A&M vs. Purdue Matchup & Betting Odds
603 Texas A&M Aggies (+2.5) vs. 604 Purdue Boilermakers (-2.5); o/u 143.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 14, 2024
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: CBS
Texas A&M vs. Purdue Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 68% of public bettors are currently backing Purdue when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Texas A&M Aggies Game Notes
Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV had a big game in his team’s 72-67 win over Texas Tech on Sunday. The senior from Dallas recorded 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Taylor shot 2 of 8 from long distance and 5 of 5 from the foul line in the victory.
Texas A&M guard Jace Carter was terrific off the bench in his team’s game last Sunday. The Illinois-Chicago transfer put up 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal in 24 minutes of game action. Carter shot 5 of 6 from the floor and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc in the win.
Purdue Boilermakers Game Notes
Boilermakers guard Braden Smith posted a double-double in his team’s 83-78 win over Maryland on Sunday. The junior from Westfield, IN registered 24 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. Smith knocked down 9 of 15 shots from the field and hit 5 of 9 three-point attempts in the victory.
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn also played well in his team’s game on Sunday. The 6’9” junior accumulated 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal in 32 minutes of play. Kaufman-Renn leads the team in scoring with 18.9 points per game this year.
Texas A&M vs. Purdue CBB Betting Trends
Texas A&M is 5-3-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
The Aggies are 8-5 ATS as an underdog since the start of last season.
Purdue is 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games overall.
Purdue is 41-53-5 ATS after a win since the start of the 2021 season.
Texas A&M vs. Purdue CBB Prediction:
I like this spot for Texas A&M. Since Buzz Williams became the Aggies head coach in 2019, Texas A&M is 39-32 ATS as an underdog and 18-13-1 ATS against ranked opponents. In that same time frame, the Aggies are 51-37-1 ATS when playing an opponent on equal rest and 54-48 ATS after a win. The fact that this is a neutral-site game in Indianapolis should work in Texas A&M’s favor as well. For all of those reasons, I’m taking the Aggies and the points against Purdue on Saturday afternoon.