Game Preview
The Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA will host the Midwest Region’s opening game between the 10th-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions and the 7th-seeded Texas A&M Aggies. The game, scheduled at 9:55 PM EST, will be the last of the day. Both teams were conference tournament runners-up; Penn State lost to Purdue in the Big Ten title game, while Texas A&M was defeated by Alabama in the SEC championship game.
Penn State, once considered a bubble team, finished the season strong with eight wins out of their last ten games. They boast a 9-5 record against tournament teams, proficient three-point shooting, and a controlled pace of play. Penn State averages 72.3 points per game with a 46% field goal shooting percentage and a 39% three-point shooting rate. Defensively, they allow an average of 68.4 points per game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc. However, Penn State’s weakness is rebounding, averaging 32.6 per game and holding a -2.3 rebounding margin disadvantage, with a slightly negative turnover margin of -.4 per game.
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Meanwhile, the Texas A&M Aggies come into the game having won 10 of their last 12 games, including an 8-4 record against tournament teams. The team is powered by their dynamic backcourt of Wade Taylor IV and Tyrece Radford, who combine for just under 30 points per game. Their strength lies in their defense, with their guards capable of taking over games in the final stages. The Aggies average 73.2 points per game but shoot just 43% from the floor and 33% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they hold opponents to an average of 66.2 points per game, with teams shooting 40% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. The Aggies have a rebounding margin of +4 per game, averaging 36.8 rebounds per game, and a positive turnover margin of +1.8 per contest
Penn St Nittany Lions vs Texas A&M Aggies Game Information
- Date: 03/16/2023
- Time: 09:55 PM ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Arena.
- How to Watch Penn St vs Texas A&M: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
Penn St vs Texas A&M Betting Lines
Texas A&M is –150 according to our Vegas NCAAB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $66.67. On the other side, Penn St is +130 according to the Vegas NCAAB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $130.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines has Texas A&M at a 60% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Penn St has 43.48% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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