Tennessee Volunteers favored in SEC showdown against Texas A&M Aggies as revenge looms

Game outlook

SEC Saturday will feature a showdown between the Texas A&M Aggies and Tennessee Volunteers, with the Aggies looking to replicate their previous victory over the Volunteers. The game is set to take place at 8:00 p.m. EDT at Thompson-Boling Arena. Despite Texas A&M's earlier win, Tennessee opens as the betting favorite with a line of -10, currently sitting at Tennessee -10.5. It will be interesting to see if the Aggies can pull off another upset or if the Volunteers will seek revenge for their previous loss.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aggies +445 | Volunteers -618

Spread: Aggies +10.5 (-110) | Volunteers -10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 86%.

Texas A&M Aggies

Texas A&M is currently on a three-game losing streak and is considered the "Last Team In" for the NCAA Tournament projections. Despite their struggles, the team has strong defensive stats, holding opponents to an average of 69.8 points per game and boasting the SEC's best rebounding margin. Offensively, the Aggies excel in offensive rebounding and limiting turnovers, allowing them to score an average of 74.1 points per game. However, they have lower shooting percentages and struggle from the three-point line and free throw line. With a power ranking of 134, Texas A&M is ranked 176 in offense and 110 in defense, with a record of 12-11 this season. Defensively, the Aggies allow opponents to shoot 41.87% from the field and 34.27% from three-point range. Despite their challenges, Texas A&M will need to bounce back in order to improve their tournament chances.