Murray State vs Texas A&M Game Info
2022-23 NCAA College Basketball Regular Season'Game
Murray State Racers (1-1) vs.'No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies (2-0)
Date:'Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022
Time:'4 p.m. ET
Venue:'The HTC Center – Conway, SC
Coverage:'ESPN2
The 2022-23 NCAA college basketball season continues on Thursday, Nov. 17 with another slate of games, including a Myrtle Beach Invitational matchup between the Murray State Racers and No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies.
Murray State picked up its first win of the season Saturday with a 90-53 victory against Lindsey Wilson College. Meanwhile, Texas A&M's undefeated campaign continued with a 77-58 win against Abilene Christian just one day before that.
Can Murray State pul l off the huge Myrtle Beach Invitational upset? Or will Texas A&M stay right on track with its third straight win to begin the year?
Murray State vs Texas A&M Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'MUR: (+570) | TA&M: (-850)
Spread:'MUR: +12.5 (-110) | TA&M: -12.5 (-110)
Total:'138.5 -Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)
Texas A&M enters this contest as the clear favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 138.5 points, which is average compared to Thursday's projected to tals.
Murray State vs Texas A&M Prediction & Pick
There isn't much of a reason to doubt Texas A&M heading into this matchup. The Aggies made a name for themselves last season by having one of the better defenses and that's continued this season, holding opponents to 56.0 PPG (T-No. 26) thus far.
While Murray State did score 90 points in its last game, it came against Lindsey Wilson College – a Mid-South opponent. Texas A&M will pose a much harder test, especially with the Racers losing each of their last eight games against the SEC.
Look for Texas A&M to continue its perfect start with a lopsided victory.
Final Score Prediction:'Texas A&M: 87 | Murray State: 72
Murray State vs Texas A&M Betting Trends
– Murray State is 0-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last five games.
– Texas A&M is 13-2 straight up in its last 15 games.
– The total has hit the over in four of Murray State's last five games.
– The total has hit the under in six of Texas A&M's last eight games.
Murray State vs Texas A&M Best Bet
Even though being a 12.5-point favorite brings pressure, Texas A&M can handle it. The Aggies are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games, whereas the Races are 0-5 ATS in their last five. With Murray State also dropping eight straight games to the SEC, I see Texas A&M covering the spread without an issue.