Texas A&M was fifth in the 14-team SEC in points given up and fourth in field goal shooting allowed (42.5%). They're a defensive-first team under coach Buzz Williams, as the offense was 10th in scoring, plus 13th in shooting (39.9%), 3-point shooting (28.4%), and from the free throw line (70.9%). The Aggies are 91-64 UNDER the total winning three of four, plus 78-47 UNDER against teams that make eight or more treys per contest. In addition, Williams is on a 94-60 run UNDER the First Half total as a coach. Speaking of defense, Nebraska was No. 1 in the Big Ten in field goal shooting allowed (.397) and third at defending beyond the arc (.319). Nebraska is 53-33 UNDER the total when facing teams with winning percentages between 51% to 60%. And first-round NCAA tournament games go 282-186 UNDER when the total is between 140 and 149.5 points. Take Texas A&M/Nebraska UNDER the total + the First Half UNDER.
This pick was released to clients on March 22, 2024 at 9:42AM ET.
CBB
Texas A&M vs. Nebraska
March 22, 2024
6:50 PM Eastern
1 unit on 1st ½ Total UNDER 69 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 147.5 -110 (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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