The Lamar Cardinals (9-9, 3-4 SthLnd) will be at the American Bank Center to meet the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (6-12, 2-5 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Islanders fell to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 62-56, while the Cardinals were defeated by the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 80-75.
Lamar had a free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.210) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held Southeastern Louisiana to an effective field goal percentage of 0.395 (below their season average of 0.468). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was lifted by Tony Lewis, who contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. V.J. Holmes played a pivotal role for Lamar with 19 points and seven assists.
The Cardinals dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Lamar won 63-58. The Cardinals’ 17.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Islanders, who had a rate of 26.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It might be a sloppy game for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 353rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 26.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Lamar forces the 17th-most turnovers in the nation (24.8 percent). It will also be a matchup of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Cardinals rank 59th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Islanders rank 315th.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lamar ranks eighth in steals per game (9.8) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 197th (5.4).
- The Islanders rank 149th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Cardinals rank 254th (17.6).
- The Islanders rank 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Cardinals rank 227th (37.7).
- Lamar ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.1) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 142nd (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Cardinals have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Lamar has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
