T.M. Selection: Texas A&M.

I like Texas A&M to cover the spread against Mississippi State in this game on Saturday. These 2 teams have had very similar years in conference play with identical records but in general, Texas A&M has been the better team and they have a bit of an advantage being on their home court here. Texas A&M is actually rolling into this game very hot since they have won 3 games in a row and have wins in 4/5 of their previous 5 games. They just won their most recent game over Alabama who is ranked, and they have won all 3 of their games in a row by 10+ points, with 2 of those wins even being in road games. I think they have been building some momentum and I expect them to carry that over into this final home game for them this year. I think they are going to feed off of the crowd in this game and they have been very good on their home court this year at 12-4. Mississippi State has been terrible in their road games, only winning 1/9 road games this year. They have been stumbling in their games lately and have lost 2/3 of their previous 3 games. Both of their losses during that time were by 10+ points too. They just got destroyed on their home court by Auburn in their most recent game and I think they are not going to have a lot of energy in this game. I don't trust Mississippi State in their road games, especially with the way they have been playing lately. Texas A&M has been a very reliable team on their home court and they have the momentum in this game since they have been very hot lately. I expect Texas A&M to continue on their run here and win this final home game. I like Texas A&M to cover the spread in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 82-72 Texas A&M.