This line is a major slap in the face to the Wildcats, but they are used to it and I expect it to motivate them. Texas A&M is very similar to Kentucky when we look at their offense and defense, but I think Kentucky is the more balanced team. Many will point out to Terry Wilson's struggles throwing the ball, but he's faced 4 TOP 42 passing defenses. Compare that with A&M and Kellen Mond who has seen just 1 passing defense in the top 42.

Nobody has played Clemson or Alabama better than A&M, but Kentucky has 3 wins already over SEC opponents, and I think they are the better team here. Texas A&M has been a rock against the run ranking #29 facing an average offense ranking 31.75 so the rushign defense is legit, but Kentucky has been able to run the ball all year against legit defenses. This may be the first time Kentucky has the ability to pass early on downs going up against A&M who ranks 114th vs. the pass, Kentucky ranks 3rd.

Kentucky also has a very good run defense ranking #28 and they have also faced 3 top 30 rushing offenses and have won those games. Offensively Kentucky ranks #8 in rushing yards per carry behind Benny Snell who will motivate his team to victory. Snell has done this vs. a weaker run defense schedule ranking on average 61 compared to A&M's 59th rank vs. an average opponent ranking 39th vs. the run. Overall Kentucky seems to have the edge with no red flags. A&M is -5 in turnover margin and missed two field goals and struggled against Arkansas last week. I have this game -3 A&M, and lined pk on a neutral field, and I'll back a team like Kentucky who seems to have the better defense.