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Oregon vs. Texas A&M Prediction and Odds for NIT Second Round (Fade the Points in Ducks vs. Aggies)

By Ben Heisler

Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams has his Aggies team playing their best basketball since December; winning eight of their last nine games.
Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams has his Aggies team playing their best basketball since December; winning eight of their last nine games. / Andy Lyons/GettyImages
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The NCAA tournament isn't the only college basketball betting action available today, as the second round of the NIT tips off from College Station in Texas for some late morning hoops.

The Texas A&M Aggies, one of the last bubble teams out of the NCAA tournament hosts the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament.

What goes better with Saturday afternoon brunch than some postseason college basketball bets?

Here are the latest odds for today's matchup, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Oregon vs. Texas A&M Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

  • Oregon: +4.5 (-110)
  • Texas A&M: -4.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Oregon: +165 (-110)
  • Texas A&M: -200 (-110)

Total:

  • 142.5 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)

Oregon vs. Texas A&M Prediction and Pick

This isn't going to be fun for Oregon.

After traveling to Utah State in Tuesday night's 83-74 opening round NIT win, the Ducks have to play in the early start time game at 11 a.m. CT in College Station. That's back-to-back road games, with the latter basically being a 9 a.m. PT tip-off.

Despite both offenses ranking in the top 70 in adjusted efficiency, an early start time for both squads is not indicative of typical offensive success. Furthermore, Texas A&M's keys to victory has been about a re-committed effort defensively. Over their previous five games, the Aggies' defensive rating of 97.8 ranks in the 83rd percentile of college basketball. They've also been a great team at getting to the free throw line, ranking in the 99th percentile of the whole league at a 40% free throw attempt rate.

Between their renewed commitment on defense and the Ducks' shots likely not falling, the under feels very much in play.

PICK: UNDER 142.5 (-110)

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