In a matchup of top 25 teams, Texas A&M hosts Ohio State at Reed Arena in College Station in a game that is sure to see plenty of points scored.

With the Buckeyes’ reloaded roster and the Aggies bringing back so much from last year’s NCAA Tournament team, I’m expecting a high-scoring battle in my Ohio State vs. Texas A&M predictions and college basketball picks for Friday, November 15.

Ohio State vs. Texas A&M Prediction

My best bet
Over 146.5 (-110 on bet365)

My analysis
Jake Diebler’s first full season as bench coach in Columbus is off to a flying start after the Ohio State Buckeyes opened the season with a surprise victory over Texas.

This win showed how impressive Ohio State’s offense can be with the new additions surrounding last year’s leading scorer, Bruce Thornton. And since last season, Ohio State has reached the game total more than 21 times in 36 games and should again against the Texas A&M Aggies.

The Buckeyes are the best team Texas A&M faces through the first three weeks of the season and can put pressure on a defense that is outside the top 20 in adjusted efficiency, according to KenPom. Led by Thornton, Ohio State put up 80.5 points per game and scored 80 on the Longhorns to open the season.

And while Thornton is the leading scorer (16 PPG), it doesn’t look like he’ll have to carry the load in the same way he did at times last season. Diebler brought in a ton of talent between recruiting and the transfer portal.

True freshman John Mobley Jr. (15 PPG) has had the hot hand behind the arc while San Diego State transfer Micah Parrish gives them a floor extending forward . Additionally, this team is much deeper than previous years with other additions like Aaron Bradshaw (Kentucky), Meechie Johnson Jr. (South Carolina), and Sean Stewart (Duke).

Diebler’s new group has Ohio State ranked 20th in adjusted offensive efficiency and ready to take on a defense that allows opponents to shoot a ton – 268th in 2-point attempts allowed per game (39) and 222nd for all three (24.5).

However, the Aggies are more than equipped to keep up with the Buckeyes. Buzz Williams’ group is 19th in adjusted offensive efficiency and scores 81.7 points per game thanks to the play of veterans Wade Taylor IV and Henry Coleman III.

These two have been mainstays in College Station and are once again putting up double-digit points, but it’s Williams’ latest addition that has made the Aggies so dangerous. SMU transfer Zhuric Phelps leads the team with 17 PPG, and he and Taylor should push the Buckeyes’ backcourt.

In a game with this much scoring talent, I expect these teams to total close to 152 points.

Ohio State vs. Texas A&M in the same game

Over 146.5

Bruce Thornton Over 14.5 points

Wade Taylor Over 16.5 points

Since Thornton arrived on campus in 2022, he has been one of Ohio State’s most consistent scorers. And he’s only gotten better under Diebler.

The junior produced 15.7 PPG last season and opened this year with a 20-point performance against Texas. His improved 3-point shooting should help him get over 15 against the Aggies after going over 14.5 in 16 of 35 games last year – which includes 24 against Texas A&M.

The Aggies won this game because Taylor scored 21, and he could still be the difference. The two-time All-SEC guard averaged 19.1 PPG last season and scored at least 17 in 19 of 36 games.

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Ohio State vs. Texas A&M Odds

Ohio State vs. Texas A&M live odds

Ohio State vs. Texas A&M opening odds

• Spread: Ohio State +4.5 (-110) | Texas A&M -4.5 (-110)
• Money line: Ohio State (+155) | Texas A&M (-185)
• More/Less: Over 147 (-110) | Under 147 (-110)

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