Five-seed Michigan and 4-seed Texas A&M both remain in Denver to face each other on Saturday evening in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The game is at 5:15 PM ET on CBS. Can Texas A&M cover the 2.5-point spread as neutral site favorites? Keep reading for our Michigan vs. Texas A&M prediction.
The Michigan Wolverines are 26-9 straight up overall this year. They are 17-18 ATS this season.
The Texas A&M Aggies are 23-10 straight up overall this year. They are 17-13-3 ATS this season.
Michigan vs. Texas A&M Matchup & Betting Odds
829 Michigan Wolverines (+2.5) vs. 830 Texas A&M Aggies (-2.5); o/u 140.5
5:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 22, 2025
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: CBS
Michigan vs. Texas A&M Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 64% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan 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.
Michigan Wolverines Game Notes
Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. provided a spark off the bench in his team’s 68-65 win over UC San Diego on Thursday night. In 27 minutes, the junior from Niagara Falls, NY put up 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Gayle shot 4 of 8 from the field and 1 of 3 from long range in the win.
Michigan center Vladislav Goldin was a force on the interior against the Tritons on Thursday. The senior from Nalchick, Russia recorded 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 made free throws across 28 minutes. Goldin leads the team in scoring this season with 16.6 points per game.
Texas A&M Aggies Game Notes
Aggies forward Pharrel Payne posted a double-double in his club’s 80-71 win over Yale on Thursday. In 25 minutes off the bench, the 6’9” junior logged 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist. Payne shot 10 of 12 from the field and 5 of 6 from the foul line in the victory.
Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV also played well in his team’s game on Thursday. The senior from Dallas registered 16 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals, and a made three-pointer in 29 minutes of game action. Taylor is averaging a team-high 15.7 points per game on the campaign.
Michigan vs. Texas A&M CBB Betting Trends
Michigan is 12-13 ATS after a win this season.
The Wolverines are 10-11 ATS in neutral-site games since the start of the 2022 season.
Texas A&M is 13-10-1 ATS in neutral-site games since the beginning of the 2022 season.
Texas A&M is 41-26-1 ATS after a win since the start of the 2022 season.
Michigan vs. Texas A&M CBB Prediction:
The public is on Michigan for this game, but I’m not. I like Texas A&M to win and cover. A few relevant statistics make the case for the Aggies. Texas A&M is 11-9-2 ATS as a favorite and 9-4-1 ATS in non-conference games this season. What’s more, the Aggies are 14-7-1 ATS after a win this season. I’ll be laying the points with Buzz Williams’ squad on Saturday. The pick is Texas A&M -2.5 points over Michigan at Bovada.lv.