2022 SEC Betting Roundup: Texas A&M vs Kentucky
Missouri With Two Big Games This Week
The SEC betting roundup shows a number of solid games on the schedule this week. Saturday is a huge day with seven games on the slate, including a couple of strong games that have upset possibility. Missouri has a tough week ahead with games against Arkansas and Alabama, but the Tigers can never be counted out at home.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
 Florida Gators vs Texas A&M Aggies
Date, Time:
Location: Reed Arena (College Station, Texas)
Streaming: SEC Network
Texas A&M (12-5) is favored by 4 over Florida (10-7) and the total on the game is 139.5. The Gators are much better defensively than they are on offense, while the Aggies are a better offensive team. So this one will be strength against strength and weakness against weakness.
Whichever team comes out on top of the weakness battle should take the game. The Gators are better defending the 2-pointer, which is good, since the Aggies aren’t a good team from 3-point range. The Aggies are also better defensively inside the paint. Neither team inspires confidence from the outside, so the under could be the best bet here.
 Auburn Tigers vs LSU Tigers
Date, Time:
Location: Maravich Assembly Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Streaming: ESPN2
The Auburn Tigers (14-3) are solid 6-point favorites on the road against LSU (12-5) and the total is 137.5. Auburn gets a big edge in strength of schedule, which is why the line is so high against a 12-5 team. Auburn’s defense looks to be the difference here, with the team No. 13 in adjusted offensive efficiency.
Auburn is No. 3 in the college basketball team stats for defending the 3-pointer and No. 38 against the 2-pointer. LSU shoots the 3-pointer better than the 2-pointer but that plays into Auburn’s hands a little bit. Auburn could win this one by double digits.
 Arkansas Razorbacks vs Missouri Tigers
Date, Time:
Location: Mizzou Arena (Columbia, Missouri)
Streaming: SEC Network
The final game for Wednesday’s SEC betting roundup is a good one, with the NCAABÂ spreads showing Missouri (13-4) a 1-point favorite over Arkansas (12-5). The total on the game is a lofty 155.5. Missouri’s defense simply isn’t that bad but the Tigers can score.
Both teams like to play at a decent pace, so this one could very well land over the total. Both teams need to stick with what they do best, which is shoot the 2-pointer and leave the outside shots alone. If they do, the over has a solid chance to cash and is the way to go in this one.
Saturday, Jan. 21
 Texas A&M Aggies vs Kentucky Wildcats
Date, Time
Location: Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky)
Streaming: ESPN
The SEC betting roundup begins with a pretty good game between the Wildcats and the Aggies at Rupp Arena. Kentucky will be favored by about 4 points with the total in the low 140s. Both teams are great at hitting the offensive boards, with each team ranking in the top 10.
That could lead to some easy second chances, which might help over bettors. Kentucky can shoot the 3-pointer well and that’s been the weak spot for Texas A&M defensively.
 Tennessee Volunteers vs LSU Tigers
Date, Time & Streaming:
Location: Maravich Assembly Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Streaming: ESPN
The Volunteers are going to be close to 10-point favorites here, with a total close to 129. Tennessee’s defense is the story of this one, especially with LSU being an average offensive team. The Tigers can defend the 3-pointer well, so Tennessee needs to get the ball inside.
This one looks like it could land under the total but Tennessee’s knack for grabbing offensive rebounds could lead to some second chances and this makes the total a little too risky.
 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Missouri Tigers
Date, Time:
Location: Mizzou Arena (Columbia, Missouri)
Streaming: SEC Network
Alabama and Missouri meet in one of the better games on Saturday’s busy college basketball schedule. Expect Alabama to be favored by about 6.5 points and the total in the mid-160s, probably about 165.5 or so. Both teams are strong on offense, while the Crimson Tide can play tough defense.
The same can’t be said for Missouri, which is why they’re home underdogs in this spot. Alabama’s defense is good enough to keep you off the over, especially if Missouri starts getting frustrated on either end of the court. The Tide are good enough to run away with this one.
 Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
Date, Time:
Location: Humphrey Coliseum (Starkville, Miss.)
Streaming: SEC Network
The final game of the SEC betting roundup is a good one between two solid defensive teams in Florida and Mississippi State. The Bulldogs will be favored by a couple of points and the total is going to be in the mid-120s. The Gators are a bit better on the offensive end, while both defenses are great.
This one is going to come down to Florida and how well the Gators can shoot from the inside. The Gators can’t allow Mississippi State too many second chances on the offensive end. If the Bulldogs are favored by 3 or more, the Gators deserve a decent look provided they didn’t pull the upset against Texas A&M on Wednesday.
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