The Aggies must quickly replace 16 points and five rebounds per game from three players that were suspended or declared out for the season since their last game. Missouri is 11-2 at home, and my projections show the Tigers winning by six points. Take the home team to cover.

The sun was shining on Texas A&M. Overcoming an onslaught of injuries and suspensions, the Aggies have won four in a row straight-up. Then, darkness fell as backup guards Jay Chandler and J.J. Caldwell were bounced after their arrests over the weekend, followed by G Duane Wilson (knee) being ruled out for the season. A&M is suddenly wafer-thin in the backcourt, and Missouri, which itself has captured four consecutively outright, is in a position to extend the streak. A&M has been so-so on the road, which further sets the table for the Tigers.