The Texas A&M Aggies (3-2, 1-2 SEC) and the Missouri Tigers (4-1, 1-1) meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Let's analyze college football odds around the Texas A&M vs. Missouri odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
Texas A&M snapped a 2-game losing streak with a convincing 34-7 home victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks, earning its first SEC win of the season. The Aggies covered as 13.5-point favorites as the Under (50.5) cashed. Texas A&M dominated on the ground, piling up 231 rushing yards. RB KJ Edwards led the charge with 66 yards and 2 TDs, while QB Marcel Reed added 66 rushing yards and another score and added 190 yards passing.
Missouri
bounced back from its SEC-opening loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs with an impressive 45-17 home victory over the No. 15 Florida Gators. The Tigers won outright as 5.5-point underdogs as the Over (58.5) cashed. QB Austin Simmons completed 23 of 30 passes for 340 yards and 2 TDs, with WR Donovan Olugbode hauling in 94 receiving yards and a score. RB Jamal Roberts stole the show on the ground, rushing for 211 yards and 3 TDs.
Texas A&M holds an 11-7 advantage over Missouri in their 18 all-time meetings and has won 3 straight in the series. The Aggies took the most recent matchup last Nov. 8, earning a 38-17 road victory over the Tigers as a 6.5-point favorite while the Over (47.5) cashed.
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Texas A&M at Missouri odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Texas A&M +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Missouri -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Texas A&M +3.5 (-118) | Missouri -3.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Texas A&M at Missouri picks and predictions
Prediction
Missouri 24, Texas A&M 20
Moneyline
PASS.
I would not recommend taking Missouri (-170) on the moneyline at these odds. I'll take the Tigers to cover the spread.
Against the spread
BET MISSOURI -3.5 (-102).
Missouri is coming off an impressive victory. Simmons has thrown 13 TDs without an interception this season, while Roberts had a career day.
The Tigers have also been strong defensively, particularly against the run (88.6 yards per game). Missouri's defensive front has consistently generated pressure and tackles for loss, which could cause problems for the Reed. Texas A&M has struggled in pass protection and hasn't been particularly effective through the air.
Missouri has also gone 3 straight games without committing a turnover, while Texas A&M has forced just 2 takeaways during that stretch.
The Aggies bounced back against Arkansas, but Missouri presents a much tougher challenge. With Simmons playing efficient football and the Tigers' defense controlling the line of scrimmage, Missouri has the pieces to pull away at home.
Over/Under
BET OVER 48.5 (-115).
Missouri and Texas A&M have been strong defensively, with the Tigers allowing 20 points per game and the Aggies surrendering just 18.6. Texas A&M held Arkansas to 7 points last week and should look to control the tempo and limit possessions. Missouri's stout run defense could also force the Aggies into uncomfortable passing situations, setting up a physical, lower-scoring SEC matchup Saturday.
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