Nebraska vs. Texas A&M: Predictions, picks, odds for March Madness game
The daunting 8-9 matchup. Friday will feature several great games as March Madness' Round of 64 finishes up, and one of the most riveting might be the matchup between No. 8 Nebraska and No. 9 Texas A&M.
Nebraska does not have history on their side. They are the only school from a major conference to have never won an NCAA Tournament game. Streaks are meant to be broken though, and there's never a better time than the present for the program's first March Madness win. Fortunately for Huskers fans, Nebraska is coming into the matchup scalding hot, having gone 7-2 in their last nine games.
Unfortunately though, the Aggies have the experience necessary to take this game. Their top scorer, Wade Taylor IV, averaged 27.3 points per game during the SEC Tournament. As great as Nebraska's offense has been, they don't have anyone who has proven capable of taking over a game like Texas A&M's Taylor has.
Here's how to watch this Friday's matchup.
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No. 8 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Texas A&M predictions:
Sporting News: Nebraska wins
Jacob Camenker writes, "The advantage in this game lies with the Cornhuskers. They have the size needed to limit the Aggies' potential success on the glass. Rienk Mast (6-10) is a strong rebounder who averages 7.6 per game, so he may be able to steal some potential offensive boards from the hustling Aggies, who tend to rebound by committee."
FOX Sports: Nebraska 75, Texas A&M 72
FOX Sports claims the Cornhuskers have a 52.8% chance to win the game based on the moneyline's implied probability. They give the Aggies a 51.9% implied probability to win.
DraftKings Network: Nebraska advances
Teddy Ricketson writes, "The Aggies are one of the worst shooting teams in the league. Yes, they have Wade Taylor, who can do it all, but Texas A&M is shooting 28.4% from three and 47% from the field. Unless the Cornhuskers completely fall apart on defense and the Aggies figure out how to play a more well-rounded and successful offense, Nebraska should advance."
No. 8 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Texas A&M odds, lines:
The Cornhuskers are slight favorites to defeat the Aggies, according to the BetMGM NCAA odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NCAA betting promos in 2023.
All odds as of Friday.
Spread: Nebraska (-1.5)
Moneyline: Nebraska (-110); Texas A&M (-110)
Over/under: 147.5
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When: Friday, March 22, 2024
Where: FedExForum in Memphis, TN
Time: 6:50 p.m. ET/3:50 p.m. PT
TV: TNT
Stream: FuboTV
Stream the game: Watch March Madness action with a Fubo subscription
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All games will be broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
Stream through Paramount+
Stream through HULU with Live TV
Stream through DirecTV Stream
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Printable March Madness bracket
You can find a printable bracket for the men's tournament here.
A women's tournament printable bracket is available here.
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