Penn State-Texas A&M Gamblers Viewpoint

Texas A&M limped to the finish in the Big 12 and get another tough challenge from Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions. Fans at Alamodome should witness a good one December 29 at the Alamo Bowl.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

The Nittany Lions were upset 35-31 by the Michigan State Spartans last time out. The Nittany Lions were favored by 2.5 points in that contest, while the combined 66 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.

Rodney Kinlaw carried the ball 28 times for 125 yards with two touchdowns in a losing effort.

Texas A&M were up 38-17 in the fourth quarter last time out, and had to withstand a late Texas rally to win 38-30 as 7-point home underdogs. The 68 points scored were OVER the posted total of 60.

Stephen McGee was 24-for-35 for 364 yards, three touchdowns and two picks, while Earvin Taylor caught seven passes for 113 yards and a score for the Aggies.

Team records:
Penn State: 8-4 SU, 5-7 ATS
Texas A&M: 7-5 SU, 5-6 ATS

Penn State most recently:
When playing in December are 1-1
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing in December are 3-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Penn State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Penn State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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