Match Analysis: Texas A&M Aggies vs South Carolina Gamecocks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 5:00 PM UTC
- Location: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
Game Overview
This matchup features the Texas A&M Aggies hosting the South Carolina Gamecocks in a crucial late-season SEC clash. Texas A&M enters as heavy favorites, reflecting their dominant head-to-head record and superior offensive production. South Carolina, despite being underdogs, has shown resilience in recent meetings and will look to upset the Aggies on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
- Texas A&M boasts a potent offense, averaging 37.8 points per game (15th nationally), while their defense allows 22.9 points per game (52nd). South Carolina's offense struggles, ranking 123rd with 19.7 points per game, but their defense is solid, allowing 22.1 points per game (42nd). The Aggies have been turnover-conscious (8 allowed, 14th), while South Carolina forces more takeaways (15 forced, 30th).
- Texas A&M leads the series 9-2 since 2014, with a dominant streak from 2014-2021. However, South Carolina broke the streak in 2022 and won the most recent meeting in 2024 (44-20). The last four matchups are split 2-2, with South Carolina covering the spread in three of those games. The Aggies have a strong home record (5-0) against the Gamecocks.
- No major injuries reported for either team as of the latest updates. Both squads are expected to field their full starting lineups.
- Kyle Field is known for its loud and intimidating atmosphere, which could impact South Carolina's offensive execution. Weather conditions are expected to be mild, with no significant impact on play.
- Texas A&M is motivated to maintain their dominance in the series and secure a strong finish to the season. South Carolina seeks to build momentum for a potential bowl game and prove they can compete with top SEC teams.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Texas A&M Aggies: -1500, South Carolina Gamecocks: +870 | Texas A&M Aggies | โ โ โ โ โ 85% |
| Spread | Texas A&M Aggies -18.5 (-115), South Carolina Gamecocks +18.5 (-105) | South Carolina Gamecocks +18.5 | โ โ โ โ โ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 48.5 (-110), Under 48.5 (-110) | Over 48.5 | โ โ โ โโ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Texas A&M Aggies 0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 48.5 24% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Over 48.5 at 24% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 26.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Texas A&M is favored to win, but South Carolina's recent success in the series and solid defense suggest a competitive game. The Aggies' offensive firepower should ultimately prevail, but expect South Carolina to keep the score closer than the spread indicates.
Predicted Score: Texas A&M Aggies 34, South Carolina Gamecocks 24