The Northwestern State Demons (4-7, 1-1 SthLnd) and the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (4-9, 0-2 SthLnd) battle at American Bank Center. The Demons will try to snap a six-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Islanders were blown out by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 73-52, while the Demons dismantled the Champion Christian College Tigers, 101-61.
The Demons, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.476, had an extraordinary mark of 0.662 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 27.1). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 31.3). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi rallied around Jordan Hairston, who put up 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Nikos Chougkaz played a pivotal role for Northwestern State with 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Islanders won the only game between these two teams last season, 62-61. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s 0.200 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Northwestern State, who had a mark of 0.055. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Islanders currently rank 98th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 324th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
Northwestern State Demons at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while Northwestern State ranks 236th (37.6).
- The Demons rank 144th in steals per game (6.0) while the Islanders rank 160th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Demons rank 44th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Islanders rank 152nd (2.5).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Northwestern State ranks 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Demons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
