Yale vs Texas A&M Preview: Ivy League Champs Seek Major NCAA Tournament Upset
Yale faces Texas A&M as 7.5-point underdogs in a compelling 4 vs 13 South Region matchup. The game tips off at 7:25pm ET at Ball Arena in Denver, with TBS providing coverage.
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Key Analysis:
- Texas A&M struggles offensively (317th in effective FG%, 292nd in 2-point %, 243rd in 3-point makes)
- Aggies lead nation in offensive rebounding (14 per game)
- Yale ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage
- Bulldogs feature elite perimeter defender Bez Mbeng
Why Yale Can Win:
- Strong defense against offensive rebounds (held tournament teams Purdue and Akron to 5-7 offensive boards)
- Top-60 offense (41st in effective FG%, 13th in assist-to-turnover ratio)
- A&M vulnerable to 3-point shooting (308th in opponent 3-point makes)
- Yale upset Auburn as 13-seed last year
Betting Analysis:
- Yale +7.5 (-115) at DraftKings offers value
- Yale moneyline at +275 worth consideration
- A&M is 2-5 ATS in last seven games
- Yale is 2-1-1 ATS as underdog this season
- Total set at 138.5 (over trending for Aggies)
The matchup favors Yale keeping it close, with potential for an outright upset. Winner faces UC San Diego/Michigan winner in Round of 32, presenting path for deeper tournament run.
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