Oregon vs Texas A&M Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2024

The Oregon Ducks are set to take on the #20 Texas A&M Aggies on November 26, 2024, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This non-conference clash is a marquee game in the Players Era Festival, pitting Oregon's fast-paced offense against Texas A&M’s balanced and physical style. Get in on all the basketball action with our free NCAAB picks.

Oregon (5-0) has been impressive early, averaging 82 points per game while shooting efficiently from the field. Texas A&M (4-1) enters with a strong defense that allows less than 70 points per game and is bolstered by Wade Taylor IV, who averages 14 points and 5 assists per game, in addition to stifling perimeter defense​.

The Ducks are led by Nate Bittle, a dominant presence in the paint, averaging 16.2 points and 10.2 rebounds. They rely on ball security, with only 10 turnovers per game, which will be critical against an Aggies team that thrives on forcing mistakes. Oregon is not yet ranked, but has been able to win every game thus far. On the other hand, Texas A&M’s rebounding edge, anchored by Solomon Washington's 7.2 rebounds per game, and their ability to execute in the half-court set will likely test Oregon’s defensive schemes​.

Oregon is undefeated, but there are some seriously suspect close victories on their record. Oregon narrowly squeaked by Portland and Oregon State. Texas A&M is a legitimate contender in the SEC, and we will back their pedigree to beat out Oregon. We like the Aggies to win this one 81-74.