Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Nicholls Colonels ATS Prediction 12/18/19

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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (4-6) will be at David R. Stopher Gym to take on the Nicholls Colonels (6-5) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Nicholls Colonels ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Colonels got blown out by the West Virginia Mountaineers, 83-57, while the Islanders lost a winnable game to the Texas A&M Aggies, 63-60.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.459) while Nicholls had a better turnover percentage (20.1 vs. 17.7). D’Angelo Hunter played well for Nicholls, putting up 14 points. Meanwhile, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was led by Jordan Hairston, who contributed 25 points.

The Islanders won the only contest between these two teams last season, 75-73. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won the rebounding battle. The Islanders had 12 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Colonels had four and 30, respectively. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this contest. Nicholls likes to play fast (12th in possessions per game), while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi likes to grind-it-out (344th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Islanders’ 285th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 97.2) will go head-to-head against the Colonels’ 54th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 90.3).

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Nicholls ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nicholls, ATS Winner – Nicholls, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Nicholls ranks first in steals per game (11.0) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 209th (4.4).
  • The Colonels average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 101st in the country. The Islanders rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • The Islanders rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Colonels rank 222nd (38.3).
  • Nicholls ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 157th (22.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
  • The Colonels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 31.0, up from 12.7 for the season.