Arkansas vs. Texas A&M: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

An exciting SEC showdown tips off in College Station Wednesday night as Arkansas visits Texas A&M in a rematch from just two weeks ago. Before the Aggies and Razorbacks square off on ESPN 2, here are the predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics –that you’ll need to know.

Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

Tip-off: 9 p.m. ET

Location: Reed Arena, College Station, Texas

Channel: ESPN2

Vegas odds

Texas A&M is a 2.5-point favorite over Arkansas on Wednesday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 141.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Texas A&M

Win probability (for Texas A&M): 60.5%

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. ESPN’s BPI predicts that Texas A&M will defeat Arkansas at home on Wednesday.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Texas A&M 73, Arkansas 71

Win probability (for Texas A&M): 56%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Like ESPN, KenPom projects that Texas A&M comes away with a victory over Arkansas.

More on Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

Wednesday’s game is a rematch from just four games ago when Arkansas handled business at home defeating Texas A&M 81-70. The Razorbacks lost the turnover and rebounding in that matchup, but their night was highlighted by a stellar team shooting performance, making 50% of their shots from the field. The Razorbacks followed that win with two more, but most recently fell in upset fashion at home versus Mississippi State. The Razorbacks’ three headed backcourt trio of Ricky Council, Anthony Black, and Davonte Davis was more of a one person attack versus the Bulldogs. Black posted a game leading 23 points, but Council and Davis shot a combined 3 of 18 from the field, and will likely be looking to bounce back versus the Aggies.

The Aggies may have come up short versus Arkansas in their last meeting, but bookend that loss with two wins previously and three straight ever since. Their 10-2 conference record puts them second in the SEC standings, behind No. 1 ranked Alabama and ahead of No. 10 Tennessee, yet they’re still not ranked in the AP Top 25. Texas A&M’s latest wins have been highlighted by the play of sophomore guard Wade Taylor IV. Taylor has scored 20-plus points in the Aggies’ last two games and has been on fire from three-point range, making nine three pointers in his last two contests on 50% shooting.