The Arkansas Razorbacks have lost 13 straight against SEC opponents and have covered the spread just four times during that streak. Arkansas will get another crack at an SEC foe this Saturday, going up against the Texas A&M Aggies in Arlington.
Arkansas vs. Texas A&M betting preview and computer pick
Arkansas aims to snap a 13-game losing skid vs SEC competition but they are dogs against Texas A&M (3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, CBS).
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Texas A&M opened as 12.5-point favorite at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com, but the line was quickly bet down to -9. The Aggies will have their work cut out for them against Arkansas’ rushing attack, but should be able to win and cover at -8.5.
Odds Shark computer prediction: 41-22, Texas A&M
Arkansas has already matched last season’s win total through the first four games of the season. The Razorbacks were just 3-9 straight up and 4-8 against the spread in 2013, finishing the year with nine straight losses including a 45-33 loss to Texas A&M in Arkansas. So far this season, Arkansas is 3-1 SU and ATS and has averaged an amazing 58 points per game over its last three games against Nicholls State, Texas Tech, and Northern Illinois.
Texas A&M rocked the college football world with its 52-28 road win over South Carolina in the first week of the season and hasn't looked back since, averaging 55.3 points per game en route to a 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS record. Kenny Hill has already passed for 1,359 yards and 13 touchdowns with just one interception and has emerged as a legitimate Heisman contender with 10/1 odds to win the trophy. The Aggies are 9-2 SU and 7-4 ATS in their last 11 home games.
With both teams clicking so well on offense this season, the OVER will likely be a popular play this week. Trends point that way too with the OVER going 3-0 in the last three games between these two teams and 15-3 in Arkansas’ last 18 road games against SEC opponents.
Arkansas has looked sharp over its last three games, but all three of those games came against subpar opponents. Texas A&M passed its big early road test against South Carolina and should be able to pass its first real home test as an 8.5-point favorite on Saturday.
