Texas A&M vs. Michigan Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: NCAA Tournament Second Round Best Bets

The No. 4 seed Texas A&M Aggies (23-10) battle the No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines (26-9) today in the second round of NCAA Tournament. Tipoff from Ball Arena in Denver is at 5:15 p.m. ET (CBS).
The Aggies are 2.5-point favorites to advance in the South Region of the March Madness bracket. Though the Wolverines barely survived an upset bid by the UC San Diego Tritons, we like the Wolverines' chances of winning this game in our Texas A&M vs. Michigan prediction, odds, and preview as part of our March Madness predictions.
๐ Texas A&M vs. Michigan prediction & picks today
Here are my best Texas A&M vs. Michigan predictions for the second round of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
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Against the spread pick: Michigan +2.5 (-110 via BetMGM) vs. Texas A&M โญโญโญโญ
๐ฅ Best player prop bet: Tre Donaldson Over 10.5 points (-122 via FanDuel) โญโญโญโญ
๐ฏ Exact score prediction: Michigan 75, Texas A&M 72 (+17000 via DraftKings)
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๐ข Texas A&M vs. Michigan updated betting action
- There's a nearly dead-even split among spread bettors at BetMGM, with Mighican getting the slightest advantage while drawing 51% of the action at +3.5
- Action on the total has been similarly divided, though there's marginally more betting going to one side with the Over on 143.5 generating 57%
- The spread has been narrow throughout, though it's been gradually moving in Texas A&M's favoring while shifting from -1.5 at opening to -3.5 in the hours before tipoff
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โ Michigan to cover the spread: +2.5 โญโญโญโญ
The Wolverines nearly blew a 15-point lead in the first round, but they held off the surging Tritons and advanced. While many bettors may be concerned about what they saw from the Wolverines in that game, I was impressed. The Tritons were a very good basketball team, and the Wolverines match up better with the Aggies than their first-round opponent.
The Wolverines are one of the worst teams in the nation when it comes to turning the ball over. They average 14.1 giveaways per game, which ranks 340th in the country. They had 14 turnovers against UC San Diego. However, the Aggies are also sloppy with the basketball, as they turn it over 12.3 times per game, which ranks 239th in the nation.
Because both teams have the same weaknesses, I expect this to be a really close game from start to finish. This gives the Wolverines an advantage. Theyโve been involved in three consecutive nailbiters and found a way to win them all. That type of experience will help them significantly in what is going to be a one-score game.
๐ Best odds: -110 via BetMGM ($10 to win $9.09)
๐ฅTre Donaldson Over 10.5 points โญโญโญโญ
Since the start of the Big Ten tournament, Donaldson has been one of the most consistent scorers for Michigan. Heโs scored between 11 and 13 points in four consecutive games, and he just dropped 12 against UC San Diego. While heโs about to take on a very good defense, heโs averaging 11.6 points per game, and heโs shown up recently in games where the rest of the Wolverinesโ offense has been nonexistent.
I also love Donaldson in this matchup because of his ability to make threes. He was 3-of-7 against the Trions on Thursday and has made multiple triples in three of his last four games. The Aggies are terrible at defending the 3-point line, allowing 8.6 made 3-pointers per game. Thatโs 306th in the nation.
The price is a little steep for this Over, but Donaldson is playing great right now. To get this under his season average provides great value, even if the Wolverines struggle more offensively than I think they will.
๐ Best odds: -122 via FanDuel ($10 to win $8.22)
๐ฏ Score prediction: Michigan 75, Texas A&M 72
For over a week, the Wolverines have been finding ways to win close games, and that will continue on Saturday. While their turnover problems will allow the Aggies to stay in this game, Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf will ultimately be too much for Texas A&M.
I like both teams to score a little below their season averages, but both teams will get into the 70s and push this total Over 140.5.
๐ Best odds: +17000 via DraftKings ($10 to win $1,700)
๐ค Texas A&M vs. Michigan AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for Texas A&M vs. Michigan. Our AI prediction projects a final score of Michigan 75, Texas A&M 68.
๐ฅ๏ธ AI score prediction: Michigan 75, Texas A&M 68
- The Aggies have made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, with a 15โ17 record; their most recent Sweet Sixteen appearance was in 2018, where they fell to Michigan 72โ99
- The Wolverines defeated UC San Diego 68โ65, ending UCSDโs 15-game winning streak
- Known for their physical play and rebounding prowess, the Aggies have secured quality wins this season, including victories over Auburn and Texas Tech
๐ค Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean Michigan covering the spread (+2.5) and a total of Over 140.5 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
๐ Live Texas A&M vs. Michigan odds
Follow the latest live March Madness college basketball odds and real-time NCAA Tournament scores for the second round.
Latest Texas A&M vs. Michigan odds
Here are the latest odds for Texas A&M vs. Michigan from BetMGM ahead of tipoff:
Spread
Texas A&M is the 3.5-point favorite. The Aggies have been favored throughout, though the opening line was more narrow at -1.5.
Total
The total has been steadily rising, moving from 140.5 at opening to where it sits now at 143.5.
Moneyline
The Aggies opened as the favorite, and their moneyline price has been gradually shortening. They've gone from -135 to -160.
๐ข Texas A&M vs. Michigan opening odds
- Spread: Texas A&M -1.5 (-115) | Michigan +1.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Texas A&M -135 | Michigan +110
- Over/Under: Over 140.5 (-115) | Under 140.5 (-105)
๐บ How to watch Texas A&M vs. Michigan: NCAA Tournament second round
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Date: Saturday, March 22
๐ Time: 5:15 p.m. ET
๐ Location: Ball Arena (Denver)
๐บ TV: CBS
๐ป Streaming: March Madness Live
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