The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (4-8) will travel to Pinnacle Bank Arena to challenge the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-7). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Cornhuskers lost a close one to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 75-74, while the Islanders were beaten by the Central Arkansas Bears, 71-67.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.491) while Nebraska had a better free throw rate (0.153 vs. 0.098). Nebraska received a boost from Cam Mack, who had 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Myles Smith led the way for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, contributing 31 points and seven rebounds.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Cornhuskers (ranked 32nd in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Islanders (342nd in possessions per game).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Nebraska Cornhuskers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Nebraska, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 70th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while Nebraska ranks 268th (47.0).
- The Cornhuskers rank 116th in blocks per game (2.8) while the Islanders rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Islanders average 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 110th in the country. The Cornhuskers rank 235th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
- Nebraska averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the country. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 83rd in assists allowed per game (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Cornhuskers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 2.2 for the season.
