Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Venue: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA
Where to Watch: ESPNU
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: TAMU -6, UGA +6; Over/Under: 140.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: TAMU -6, UGA +6; Over/Under: 140.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: TAMU -6.5, UGA +6.5; Over/Under: 140.5 points
Season Record
Texas A&M Aggies: 11-2 (5th place, SEC)
Georgia Bulldogs: 5-8 (10th place, SEC)
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Texas A&M Aggies vs Georgia Bulldogs Preview and Analysis
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Texas A&M Aggies Analysis
TAMU is coming into this game with an 11-2 record overall and they are 1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. This will be their 1st conference matchup of the season. Their last loss was against the TCU Horned Frogs but they have gone on a four-game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Oregon State Beavers, the Northwestern State Demons, the Dallas Christian College Crusaders, and the Central Arkansas Bears in their last game. Quenton Jackson led the team in points in that game off the bench with 31 while Marcus Williams was next on the team with 16 points. Williams led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Aaron Cash led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 50% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 52% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 61.1 PPG against them. TAMU has an ATS record of 6-6 this season and their O/U record is 8-4.
Georgia Bulldogs Analysis
UGA is coming into this game with a 5-8 record overall and they are 5-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. This will be the 1st conference matchup on their schedule this season. They have won 5 of their last 6 games and are coming into this one off of a win in their last game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one on a 2 game losing streak after another loss in their last contest. Their last win was against the Western Carolina Catamounts while their 3 losses in that span came against the George Mason Patriots, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, and the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in their last game. Braelen Bridges led the team in points in that game with 17 while Kario Oquendo was next on the team with 12 points. Aaron Cook led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Bridges led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 37.3% from the field, 15.8% from 3-point range, and 65% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 69.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 72.5 PPG against them. UGA has an ATS record of 3-9-1 this season and their O/U record is 6-7.
Texas A&M vs Georgia Prediction
Texas A&M is coming into this game as a 6-point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. They have been playing very well this season and they have won their 1 road game this season so far. Georgia has not been having a great season with a losing record and they are barely even .500 in their home games this season. Texas A&M will be looking to have a great start to their conference play with a win in this game and UGA has not been great this season so they have a good chance of crushing them in this game considering how well they have been playing so far. The best wager to place in this game is on Texas A&M to cover the spread here.
Texas A&M Georgia Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Texas A&M 80 Georgia 68.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Texas A&M Aggies: 2-8 O/U when the total is 140 to 149.5. 19-26 O/U as a road favorite or pick. 60-103 O/U after a non-conference game. 7-14 O/U off a home win.
Georgia Bulldogs: 4-9 ATS in all games. 1-5 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 3-7 ATS in all home games. 3-9 ATS after a non-conference game. 1-7 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread.
Key Injuries
Texas A&M Aggies: J. Brown (F) Ques Tues - Undisclosed injury. J. Johnson (F) out for season - Knee injury.
Georgia Bulldogs: J. Etter (G) Ques Tues - Back injury. J. Ingram (F) out for season - Knee injury. P. Horne (F) out for season - Knee injury.
Notable Quotes
"I am thankful that all of this worked out from a logistical standpoint. Losing the Tulane game to cancellation, we needed the game regardless of opponent. It is a small pool, as you are seeing, of teams that are able to play make-up games because of all the cancellations." - Buzz Williams on his team taking on Central Arkansas as a replacement game.
“I put it all on myself. I’m the coach. I’ve got to do a better job all the way around. That’s my responsibility.” - Tom Crean on his team’s loss against Gardner-Webb.
Starting Lineups
Texas A&M Aggies
J. Brown
H. Coleman
A. Gordon
T. Radford
M. Williams
Georgia Bulldogs
N. Baumann
B. Bridges
A. Cook
J. Ingram
K. Oquendo
Statistical Leaders
Texas A&M Aggies
PPG: Q. Jackson (13.7)
APG: M. Williams (3.6)
Reb/G: T. Radford (5.8)
Georgia Bulldogs
PPG: B. Bridges (12.8)
APG: A. Cook (6.8)
Reb/G: J. Ingram (6)
Coaches:
Texas A&M Aggies: Buzz Williams (3rd season)
Georgia Bulldogs: Tom Crean (4th season)