Missouri vs. Texas A&M: How to watch, odds, predictions from ESPN, KenPom

Missouri and Texas A&M are both looking to continue hot starts to SEC play Wednesday at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on SEC Network, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Missouri vs. Texas A&M

Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET

Location: Reed Arena, College Station, Texas

Channel: SEC Network

Vegas odds

Texas A&M is a 4.5-point favorite over Missouri on Wednesday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 151 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Texas A&M

Predicted point differential: 6.7

Win probability (for LSU): 72.7%

Matchup quality: 77.5

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 has Missouri vs Texas A&M ranked as the 13th highest-rated game on Thursday’s slate in terms of matchup quality.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Texas 70, Missouri 69

Win probability (for Texas A&M): 51%

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 Missouri.

More on Missouri vs Texas A&M

Missouri enters the game with a 2-1 conference record having picked up victories over Kentucky and Vanderbilt. After a 12-21 record last season, the Tigers have already surpassed that win total with 13 and counting this year.

Part of the Tigers success comes from turning the ball over. They are second in college basketball in turnover margin at plus-7.1. Missouri also scores over 12 more points per game off those turnovers.

Texas A&M is riding a four-game win streak and 2-0 start to SEC play with wins against Florida and LSU. Three starters average over 10 points per game, led by sophomore guard Wade Taylor IV.