It will be a meeting between two superb defenses when the Abilene Christian Wildcats (17-4, 6-2 SthLnd) meet the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-10, 4-2 SthLnd) at Moody Coliseum. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats easily got past the Central Arkansas Bears 79-56, while the Islanders barely escaped the Nicholls Colonels 75-73.
The Islanders held the Colonels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 26.0) and had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 17.0). Meanwhile, Abilene Christian’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Central Arkansas. The Wildcats had a rate of 14.5 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Bears posted a mark of 24.0 (above their season average of 18.9). Abilene Christian rallied around B.J. Maxwell, who had 16 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jashawn Talton had a good outing for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Islanders dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won 76-67. The Islanders’ 16.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a rate of 19.5. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the productive offense of Abilene Christian takes on the top-notch defense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Wildcats rank 53rd in offensive efficiency, while the Islanders are 45th in defensive efficiency.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Abilene Christian Wildcats Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Abilene Christian ranks 251st (32.9).
- The Wildcats rank 15th in steals per game (8.8) while the Islanders rank 117th (6.4).
- Abilene Christian ranks 34th in assists per game (15.9) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 133rd (13.5).
- The Wildcats rank third in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while the Islanders rank 141st (22.3).
- Abilene Christian ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 157th (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Islanders have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
