Texas vs Texas A&M Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

Texas is coming off a 79-72 win over Vanderbilt in the first round of the SEC Tournament, bouncing back after losing three of its last four regular-season games. The Longhorns have struggled in conference play, finishing just 6-12, but will look to build momentum as they face a tough Texas A&M squad. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Texas is led by Tre Johnson, who averages 20.2 points per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 88.3% from the free-throw line. Arthur Kaluma leads the team with 7.8 rebounds per game, and Julian Larry averages 3.3 assists. The Longhorns score 78.1 points per game while shooting 46.3% from the field, but the defense has been inconsistent, allowing 71.4 points per contest. Kadin Shedrick provides rim protection with 1.7 blocks per game, but the team will need to be better on the boards after averaging 35.9 rebounds per game this season.

Texas A&M enters this matchup on a two-game winning streak after beating LSU 66-52 and Auburn 83-72 to close the regular season. The Aggies finished 11-7 in the SEC and have been more consistent, but recent losses to Florida, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee show they are vulnerable.

Wade Taylor IV leads the Aggies with 15.2 points per game but shoots just 35.8% from the field. Taylor also leads the team with 4.3 assists per game. Andersson Garcia controls the glass with 6.1 rebounds per game, while Zhuric Phelps provides defensive pressure with 1.8 steals per game. The Aggies average 73.8 points per game while allowing just 67.1, backed by a strong rebounding effort of 40.8 boards per game. 

Texas A&M’s defense has been more consistent, allowing just 67.1 points per game compared to Texas’ 71.4. The Aggies’ rebounding advantage (40.8 to 35.9) should help limit Texas’ second-chance opportunities. Texas relies heavily on Tre Johnson’s scoring, while Texas A&M has a more balanced attack. Playing better basketball down the stretch, the Aggies should control this matchup. Final Score Prediction: Texas A&M wins and covers 74-68.