Texas A&M vs. Kentucky odds: Win probability, final score prediction in SEC Tournament

SEC fans are in for a treat on Friday evening when Kentucky and Texas A&M collide. The last time the two teams met there were fireworks, with the Aggies ultimately escaping with a 97-92 triumph in overtime. Now, the Wildcats will look for revenge.

Kentucky has certainly looked capable lately, entering the SEC Tournament on a five-game win streak. Most recently, John Calipari and Co. handed No. 4 Tennessee a stunning 85-81 loss in a rowdy Thomas-Boling Arena.

Kentucky isn’t the only team with momentum on its side. Texas A&M has now won four games in a row, including an 80-71 victory over Ole Miss in its opening matchup in the SEC Tournament. The Aggies will look to repeat history on Friday with an upset win over UK.

Odds for Kentucky vs. Texas A&M

Evidently, not everyone is as confident in Texas A&M this time around. The Wildcats are currently 3.5-point favorites against the Aggies, according to FanDuel. Further, the site listed the money line for Kentucky at -164 while A&M sits at +136. The point total currently sits at 160.5.

Neither Kentucky nor Texas A&M has had many down-to-the-wire games lately. The Aggies have won three of their last four outings by nine or more points. Not to be outdone, UK has won its last five games by an average of 10.6 points per contest.

Final score predictions for Kentucky vs. Texas A&M

KenPom Predicted final score: Kentucky 81, Texas A&M 78
KenPom Win probability (for Kentucky): 63%

KenPom is another predictive system for college basketball. It’s designed to show how strong a team is at a given time, without taking factors like injuries into account. For this game between Kentucky and Texas A&M, KenPom agrees with Vegas, projecting the Wildcats to narrowly win.

How to watch Kentucky vs. Texas A&M

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Channel: SEC Network, FuboTV (streaming)
Location: Nashville, Tenn.

Kentucky and Texas A&M are expected to tip-off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday. The pivotal matchup will be held in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The SEC Tournament has been held in Nashville every year since 2013 with the exception of the 2014 tournament which was held in Atlanta and the 2018 tournament held in St. Louis.

For fans unable to attend the highly-anticipated showdown, the game can be watched on ESPN. It’s will also be available to fans on streaming through FuboTV, which does have an option for a free trial.