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Kentucky returns home after nearly a month away Rupp Arena to open the SEC season vs. Texas A&M. The Wildcats average 93+ points per game and I'm projecting them to put up 85+ tonight against the Aggies. My simulations have this game over 5 points higher than the posted total.
The high-powered Wildcats average 93.5 points per game, and they should be in full-speed mode Tuesday in their SEC home opener against Texas A&M. The Aggies are one of the better half-court defensive teams in the country, holding opponents to fewer than 65 points per game. They have succeeded in keeping up-tempo teams like UCLA and Tennessee below their averages, but are also capable of changing pace when needed. They will likely need to score at least 70 to be competitive in this one, which will send the score well Over the posted total.
Kentucky hasn't played at home in four weeks, and I'm expecting a big win in front of its students and fans Tuesday against Texas A&M. It's incredible to see one of the highest-rated teams like Kentucky cover the inflated number regularly -- 9-4 ATS this season. UK won't take the Aggies lightly, having lost to them at College Station last season. The Aggies come off a really bad 73-63 home loss as 9.5-point favorites against Tennessee. Let's call Kentucky 10.5-points better on a neutral court, and give them 5.5 for home court, which offers value on the number.