The Central Arkansas Bears (5-8) and the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (5-8) battle at American Bank Center. The Bears can snap a five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Islanders had no trouble getting past the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, 81-34, while the Bears fell to the Missouri Tigers, 68-55.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.269 and a turnover percentage of 14.0. For those same stats, Howard Payne had marks of 0.053 and 33.6, respectively. Central Arkansas, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.082 vs. 0.094). Irshaad Hunte played a pivotal role for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Eddy Kayouloud played well for Central Arkansas, recording 19 points and six rebounds.
The Bears won the only contest between these two teams last year, 81-69. The Bears’ 16.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Islanders, who had a rate of 22.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi should have a substantial edge. The Islanders defense ranks 56th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while the Central Arkansas offense is ranked 193rd in effective field goal percentage (0.492).
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. Central Arkansas ranks 229th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Islanders rank 110th in steals per game (6.5) while the Bears rank 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- Central Arkansas ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- The Bears average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 37th in the country. The Islanders rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Central Arkansas ranks 50th in assists per game (13.8) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 141st (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Arkansas has been defeated by an average of 4.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (10.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
