College Basketball Picks & Predictions for Monday, January 31, 2011
By Drew Sharper
COLLEGE STATION, TX (TheSpread) – Two top-15 in-state rivals collide on Monday as No. 13 Texas A&M takes on No. 7 Texas. Here is a breakdown of my pick for this game.
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Texas is 18-3 on the year and 4-1 on the road while Texas A&M is 17-3 on the season and 12-0 at home. The Longhorns are 6-0 in the Big 12 and Texas A&M is 4-2.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com have released their odds for this game and made Texas a 1-point favorite on the road. The over/under has been set at 128.5 points. Here is a look at the trends and my pick for tonight’s game.
Texas vs. Texas A&M, 9PM ET (View Matchup)
Texas is just 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games with Texas A&M and 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games at Texas A&M. The Aggies will be up for this game and are getting a point as well, so they are my pick for this contest. Look for a slugfest where the Aggies pull out a big win at home.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: TEXAS A&M +1