The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (21-3, 12-1 SthLnd) travel to American Bank Center to square off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (10-14, 6-7 SthLnd). The Lumberjacks will try to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Islanders defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 69-62, while the Lumberjacks beat the New Orleans Privateers 81-74.
Stephen F. Austin played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 38.3) and a turnover percentage of 20.4 (better than their season average of 20.5). For those same stats, New Orleans had marks of 25.9 and 26.3, respectively. Meanwhile, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.226) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.499). McNeese State was 0.265 and 0.500, respectively, for those same stats. Myles Smith had a good outing for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 19 points. Meanwhile, Stephen F. Austin rallied around Kevon Harris, who put up 23 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Peyton Smith led the Islanders to a 73-72 win. He put up 12 points and five assists. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.698 vs. 0.473). Stephen F. Austin, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 17.6).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Stephen F. Austin currently ranks 20th in defensive efficiency while the Islanders rank 314th in offensive efficiency. Conflicting paces will be on display in this meeting. The fast-breaking Lumberjacks rank 26th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Islanders rank 295th.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin averages 10.5 steals per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 202nd in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Lumberjacks rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while the Islanders rank 70th (33.0).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 3.1 blocks per game, which is ranked 126th in the country. Stephen F. Austin ranks 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Lumberjacks rank 38th in assists per game (15.1) while the Islanders rank 203rd (12.1).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 196th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 295th (15.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Islanders have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been defeated by an average of 2.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
