Texas Longhorns (10-1) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (8-3)
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies November 30 2024 – The Texas Longhorns (10-1) head to Kyle Field to take on the Texas A&M Aggies (8-3) in a week 14 of college football that is going to be a bloody rival. The Longhorns are coming off a hot streak and are going to improve their chances to make the playoffs; and thus, they are 5.5-point favorites. The Aggies, however, will still be aiming to upset the odds by winning at home and finishing the season strongly. The two teams have had some good performers but also some difficult times. It will be a long night, and there will be plenty of fireworks on Saturday night with so much at stake as both teams will be eager to bag the trophy.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies November 30 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, November 30 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Kyle Field |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | ESPN+ |
Texas vs. Texas A&M Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Texas Longhorns | -210 | -5.5 | Over 49.5 (-115) |
| Texas A&M Aggies | +175 | +5.5 | Under 49.5 (-110) |
Texas seems to be the clear favorites in this matchup with their moneyline of -210 being a good backing however their spread of 5.5 points shows that things might be interesting. A good bet for everyone striving to land an upset are Texas A&M with their moneyline of +175. The combined score of 49.5 is an intriguing line based on the recent form of both teams with regards to the over/under.
Arch Manning QB vs. Marcel Reed QB
In his first full season with the Longhorns, Arch Manning was impressive as he threw for 939 yards, made 9 touchdowns, and had a passer rating of 184. He remains a strong threat in this matchup, evidenced by a touchdown pass of 75 yards and the fact that he can make big throws down the field. Nevertheless, his 2 interceptions and the fact that he was sacked 6 times point to the fact that he needs to improve his ability to manage pressure, especially facing a team such as A&M, who can enforce the defensive foray. For Texas to be successful, Manning’s poise must be on point.
Marcel Reed starts on the other hand, has been efficient all season with 1426 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and a decent passer rating of 147.7. He has particularly been very good whenever he has time but his 3 interceptions and 11 sacks can be taken as examples of him struggling with pressure. In this matchup, Reed’s ability to maintain a balanced offense while securing the football will be vital, particularly when going against Texas’s strong defensive front units.
Texas Longhorns Analysis
Texas comes into this match with a convincing record of 10-1, and their current form indicates that they are doing well. Among their last five, they have won four, the latest being a win against Kentucky by the score of 31-14. The quarterback Arch Manning’s ability to throw accurate passes and bring a vertical threat has been very important, and Quintrevion Wisner has been able to chip in with good running support, with 626 rushing yards. Athletic tighter end Gunnar Helm became the favorite of Manning himself, catching passes for 544 yards with 5 TDs added to that. Nonetheless, the Longhorns do also have concerns on their side, the biggest is their poor stretch against Texas A&M, going 2-5 ATS in their last 7 encounters.
Texas A&M Aggies Analysis
Compared to the other teams, Texas A&M has had a season this time round that is more swinging with the tides of victory and defeat, yet they come into this game fully energized with lots of grit. While suffering a close 43-41 loss against Auburn the last time out, they have still emerged victorious in 4 out of their last 5 games, including a 38-23 defeat of LSU. Particularly worth noticing is Marcel Reed’s tight end Noah Thomas (514 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns) who has been the target of several passing attempts. Additionally, Amari Daniels’ reliable rushing performance, which culminated in a total of 640 yards and 8 touchdown runs, has kept the Aggies competitive. But against really strong opponents like when they suffered a heavy 44-20 loss to South Carolina, A&M will need to step much higher than their average performance if they are to give Texas a good game.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
The Longhorns have been a solid team straight up, going 10-1 SU in their last 11 games. However, they’ve struggled against the spread (ATS), going 1-4 in their last 5 games and 2-5 in their last 7 against Texas A&M. A&M has historically kept things close with Texas, and the Longhorns’ recent UNDER trends—6 of their last 7 games hitting the UNDER—point to a potentially low-scoring affair.
Texas A&M Aggies Betting Trends
Texas A&M has also faced some betting difficulties, posting a 1-4 ATS record in their last 5 games. However, the Aggies have been stronger at home, boasting a 5-0 SU record in their last 5 home games. Additionally, the total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 6 contests, which could suggest a high-scoring affair if they can find offensive rhythm against the Longhorns.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Previews
It looks like Texas is the favored team here, given the odds as well as form, but the fact that they have been patchy against the spread, especially in rivalry games, makes them a suspect pick at -5.5. If you are looking for real value, perhaps Texas A&M’s +5.5 spread or a +175 moneyline could be worth a shot, especially given their promising home record. As both teams seems headed towards the UNDER, the total of 49.5 also looks like a good bet for the future.
Yes, Texas is still the most likely winner of the contest, but with A&M being able to keep games at home closely matched, alongside some offensive prowess, the +5.5 spread becomes appealing. The same can be said for a possible bet on UNDER 49.5, which was also how both teams have performed lately.
Score Prediction: Texas Longhorns 27, Texas A&M Aggies 21.
