The UIW Cardinals (6-22, 1-14 SthLnd) wrap up their home schedule at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (11-17, 6-9 SthLnd). The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Cardinals fell to the Northwestern State Demons, 68-60, while the Islanders were defeated by the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 73-64.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held Abilene Christian to an effective field goal percentage of 0.481 (below their season average of 0.542) while UIW had a better effective field goal percentage (0.541 vs. 0.510). Antoine Smith Jr. had a good outing for UIW, contributing 21 points and six rebounds. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was lifted by Jashawn Talton, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kareem South led the Islanders to a 70-61 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.692 vs. 0.566). UIW, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 28.6).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. UIW ranks 302nd in possessions per game (66.3) and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 261st (67.4).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at UIW Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIW, ATS Winner – UIW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.4) while UIW ranks 280th (27.3).
- The Islanders rank 130th in steals per game (6.3) while the Cardinals rank 204th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 256th in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while UIW ranks 306th (16.2).
- The Islanders rank 145th in assists per game (13.3) while the Cardinals rank 247th (10.9).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 128th in blocks per game (3.1) while UIW ranks 227th (1.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Islanders have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
