Murray State vs Texas A&M Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Nov. 17 (Aggies Remain Unfazed by Racers)

Murray State vs Texas A&M Game Info

2022-23 NCAA College Basketball Regular Season Game
Murray State Racers (1-1) vs. No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies (2-0)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Venue: The HTC Center — Conway, SC
Coverage: ESPN2

The 2022-23 NCAA college basketball season continues on Thursday, Nov. 17 with another slate of games, including a Myrtle Beach Invitational matchup between the Murray State Racers and No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies.

Murray State picked up its first win of the season Saturday with a 90-53 victory against Lindsey Wilson College. Meanwhile, Texas A&M's undefeated campaign continued with a 77-58 win against Abilene Christian just one day before that.

Can Murray State pull off the huge Myrtle Beach Invitational upset? Or will Texas A&M stay right on track with its third straight win to begin the year?

Murray State vs Texas A&M Odds & Spread

All NCAA college basketball betting lines, odds and prop bets.
Moneyline: MUR: (+570) | TA&M: (-850)
Spread: MUR: +12.5 (-110) | TA&M: -12.5 (-110)
Total: 138.5 —Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)

Texas A&M enters this contest as the clear favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 138.5 points, which is average compared to Thursday's projected totals.

Murray State vs Texas A&M Prediction & Pick

There isn't much of a reason to doubt Texas A&M heading into this matchup. The Aggies made a name for themselves last season by having one of the better defenses and that's continued this season, holding opponents to 56.0 PPG (T-No. 26) thus far.

While Murray State did score 90 points in its last game, it came against Lindsey Wilson College — a Mid-South opponent. Texas A&M will pose a much harder test, especially with the Racers losing each of their last eight games against the SEC.

Look for Texas A&M to continue its perfect start with a lopsided victory.

Final Score Prediction: Texas A&M: 87 | Murray State: 72

Murray State vs Texas A&M Betting Trends

- Murray State is 0-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last five games.
- Texas A&M is 13-2 straight up in its last 15 games.
- The total has hit the over in four of Murray State's last five games.
- The total has hit the under in six of Texas A&M's last eight games.

Murray State vs Texas A&M Best Bet

Even though being a 12.5-point favorite brings pressure, Texas A&M can handle it. The Aggies are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games, whereas the Races are 0-5 ATS in their last five. With Murray State also dropping eight straight games to the SEC, I see Texas A&M covering the spread without an issue.

Bet: Texas A&M -12.5 (-110)

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