The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (6-10, 2-3 SthLnd) will be at Moody Coliseum to challenge the Abilene Christian Wildcats (8-7, 3-1 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Abilene Christian Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Wildcats lost to the McNeese State Cowboys, 88-84, while the Islanders barely escaped the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 73-72.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s 0.698 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Stephen F. Austin, who had a mark of 0.473. The Islanders’ mark was above their season average of 0.486, while the Lumberjacks’ was below their season average of 0.546. Abilene Christian, on the other hand, forced McNeese State into a turnover percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 20.9). Payten Ricks put together a solid game for Abilene Christian with 18 points. Peyton Smith, meanwhile had a good game for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, recording 12 points and five assists.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, Abilene Christian won 73-64. Abilene Christian had a much better free throw rate (0.389 vs. 0.107). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.481). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The prolific offense of Abilene Christian will clash against the mid-tier defense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Wildcats rank 96th in offensive efficiency, while the Islanders are 245th in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. It could also be a mistake-prone game for the offense of the Islanders, which ranks 352nd in ball security (turnover percentage of 25.0 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Wildcats, which forces the second-most turnovers in the country (29.0 percent).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 17th in steals per game (9.5) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 195th (5.3).
- The Wildcats rank 41st in assists per game (15.7) while the Islanders rank 181st (12.2).
- Abilene Christian ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 118th (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 13.2 for the season.
