Arkansas vs Texas A&M Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 5

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in College Station, Texas.
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Texas A&M Aggies are a -14 point favorite vs. the Arkansas Razorbacks
  • Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

Arkansas (2-2) visit Kyle Field to take on Texas A&M (2-2) on Oct. 3 in College Station, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Texas A&M Aggies are betting favorites in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -14 (-108).

The Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Over/Under is 51.5 total points.

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Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arkansas+14 -11051.5 -135+475
Texas A&M -14 -10851.5 +100-625

Arkansas vs Texas A&M Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Texas A&M will win this game with 76.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Arkansas vs Texas A&M Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Texas A&M will cover the spread with 68.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+42.55 Units / 119% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+1.86 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Texas A&M has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

Arkansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas Razorbacks is 1-3 against the spread this college football season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • Arkansas is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -21.74% ROI
  • Arkansas is 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • Arkansas is 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Texas A&M Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Texas A&M Aggies is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Texas A&M is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -50.63% ROI
  • Texas A&M is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Texas A&M is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Arkansas: Keys to the Game vs. Texas A&M

Arkansas is winless (0-9) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513

Arkansas is winless (0-10) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2024 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .519

Arkansas is winless (0-10) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .463

Arkansas is 1-11 (.083) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Texas A&M: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas

Texas A&M is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: .633

Texas A&M is 8-3 (.727) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– 15th-best in FBS; Average: .449

Texas A&M is 11-1 (.917) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .684

Texas A&M is 12-4 (.750) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2024 season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: .602

Matchup Notes for Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

Texas A&M’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.0% of 407 attempts last season — 27th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.5% of attempts last season — worst among SEC defenses.

Texas A&M’s WRs gained 2,671 yards on 176 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among SEC WRs. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among P5 defenses.

Texas A&M’s WRs gained 2,671 yards on 176 receptions (15.2 YPR) last season — best among SEC WRs. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s offense threw for 3,155 passing yards in 12 games (262.9 YPG) last season — 30th-best among FBS offenses. Texas A&M’s defense allowed just 176.6 passing yards per game last season — 17th-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s QBs threw for 3,155 passing yards in 12 games (262.9 YPG) last season — 28th-best among FBS teams. Texas A&M’s defense allowed just 176.6 passing yards per game last season — 17th-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s offense threw for 3,155 passing yards in 12 games (262.9 YPG) last season — 30th-best among FBS offenses. Texas A&M’s defense allowed just 176.6 passing yards per game last season — 3rd-best among SEC defenses.

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas Skill Players averaged 20.6 yards per reception (743 yards/36 catches) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.1

Arkansas Skill Players averaged 20.6 yards per reception (743 yards/36 catches) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9

Arkansas TEs averaged 19.2 yards per reception (844 yards/44 catches) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.1

Arkansas TEs averaged 19.2 yards per reception (844 yards/44 catches) last season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 11.7

Arkansas TEs have averaged 18.3 yards per reception (750 yards/41 catches) with 7-10 yards to go since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.7

Texas A&M Offensive Stats & Trends

Texas A&M TEs averaged 17.8 yards per reception (71 yards/4 catches) with 4-6 yards to go last season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 9.7

Texas A&M Skill Players had no touchdowns on 25 receptions in close and late situations last season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 12.6

Texas A&M WRs have no touchdowns on 37 receptions in close and late situations since the 2024 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.5

Texas A&M Skill Players caught just 10 of 27 passes(37% Reception Pct) last week– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 66%

Texas A&M WRs have averaged just 11.4 yards per reception (629 yards/55 catches) this season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 14.2

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas has allowed 13.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (150 yards / 11 touches) on 3rd and short this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

Arkansas had no interceptions and 11 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 5.8

Arkansas has allowed 14 TDs in the Red Zone this season– most in the SEC

Arkansas allowed passes of 20+ yards on 49 of 339 attempts (14%) last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 9%

Arkansas has intercepted one of 105 attempts this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 36.3

Texas A&M Defensive Stats & Trends

Texas A&M did not record a sack (40 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 13.7

Texas A&M intercepted 3 of 379 attempts (126.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 39.4

Texas A&M allowed 10.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (193 yards / 18 touches) on 3rd and short last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 5.0

Texas A&M did not record a sack (40 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0

Texas A&M tackled opponents for a loss on 6 of 19 rushing attempts (32% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11%.


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