The Houston Baptist Huskies (1-17, 1-8 SthLnd) welcome the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-13, 5-6 SthLnd) to Sharp Gymnasium. The Huskies will try to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Houston Baptist Huskies ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Huskies lost a close one to the UIW Cardinals, 84-82, while the Islanders got blown out by the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 80-61.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 23.7) while Houston Baptist did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (23-30; 76.7 percent). Ian DuBose had a good game for Houston Baptist, finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds. Myles Smith, meanwhile played a key role for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 13 points and five rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Islanders won 76-69. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.637 vs. 0.393). Houston Baptist, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 21.5). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Houston Baptist likes to play fast (second in possessions per game), while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is slower-paced (313th in possessions per game).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Houston Baptist Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Houston Baptist, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 58th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while Houston Baptist ranks 255th (38.6).
- The Islanders rank 200th in steals per game (5.3) while the Huskies rank 208th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- The Islanders rank 88th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Huskies rank 264th (20.5).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. Houston Baptist ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
- The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 18.3 for the season.
