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The Texas Bowl will see the Texas A&M Aggies hitting the field against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Kickoff is at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN.
The Aggies are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), versus the Cowboys. The over/under for this game is 53.5 points.
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Game Info for Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | -3 | -109 | -111 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -161 | +135 |
Texas A&M Pick Insights
- Texas A&M has posted a 6-5-1 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Texas A&M is 5-2 against the spread.
- Seven of Texas A&M’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (58.3%).
Texas A&M Stats & Insights
- Texas A&M owns the 53rd-ranked offense this season (403.8 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking ninth-best with just 295 yards allowed per game.
- Texas A&M ranks 33rd in scoring defense this season (21.3 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 34.2 points per game.
- Texas A&M has the 41st-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (262.3 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with just 188.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Texas A&M ranks 89th in rushing yards this season (141.4 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 106.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 14th-best by surrendering a 30.3% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 33rd (43.9% third-down conversion rate).
- Texas A&M ranks 82nd in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (121st in the FBS) and committing 13 (23rd in the FBS).
Texas A&M’s Best Players
- Max Johnson has racked up 1,452 yards (121 ypg) on 118-of-190 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Amari Daniels has racked up 514 yards on 97 carries while finding the end zone five times.
- Le’Veon Moss has carried the ball 96 times for 484 yards (40.3 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Ainias Smith has hauled in 53 catches for 795 yards (66.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Evan Stewart has hauled in 38 receptions totaling 514 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jahdae Walker’s 27 grabs are good enough for 453 yards and two touchdowns.
- Edgerrin Cooper, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 9.5 sacks, 15 TFL and 78 tackles.
- Josh DeBerry has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 37 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and four passes defended to his name.
Oklahoma State Betting Insights
- Oklahoma State is 7-5-0 ATS this season.
- Oklahoma State has a 4-2 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3 points or more.
- Out of Oklahoma State’s 12 games with a set total, seven have hit the over (58.3%).
Oklahoma State Pick Insights
- Oklahoma State ranks 43rd in total yards per game (421.1), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 441.5 total yards allowed per contest.
- Oklahoma State is putting up 29.5 points per game on offense this season (55th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 29 points per game (93rd-ranked) on defense.
- Oklahoma State ranks 38th in passing yards per game (264.2), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 267.5 passing yards conceded per contest.
- Oklahoma State is putting up 156.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (66th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 174 rushing yards per game (106th-ranked) on defense.
- With a 37.3% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Oklahoma State ranks 80th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 102nd, surrendering a 42.2% third-down rate.
- At +2, Oklahoma State sports the 45th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 21 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (86th in the FBS).
Oklahoma State’s Best Players
- Alan Bowman has recored 3,058 passing yards, or 235.2 per game, so far this season. He has completed 59.7% of his passes and has recorded 13 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.
- Ollie Gordon has run the ball 258 times for 1,613 yards, with 20 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 37 catches for 326 yards and one touchdown.
- Jaden Nixon has totaled 197 yards on 50 carries with one touchdown.
- Brennan Presley has registered 83 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 830 (63.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 120 times and has six touchdowns.
- Rashod Owens has recorded 731 receiving yards (56.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 53 receptions.
- Leon Johnson III has racked up 453 reciving yards (34.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Collin Oliver has six sacks to pace the team, and also has nine TFL and 64 tackles.
- Nickolas Martin is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 120 tackles, 12 TFL, six sacks, and two interceptions.
- Cameron Epps has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 30 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
