The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (6-9, 1-1 SthLnd) will be at Prather Coliseum to meet the Northwestern State Demons (6-9, 1-1 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Demons defeated the Centenary Gentlemen 102-62, while the Islanders beat the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 81-34.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.269 and a turnover percentage of 14.0. For those same stats, Howard Payne was 0.053 and 33.6, respectively. The Demons, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.069) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 28.0). Ishmael Lane had a solid performance for Northwestern State, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi rallied around Irshaad Hunte, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Islanders won the sole game between these two teams last season, 67-65. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s largest advantages. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Northwestern State had 18. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offense of Northwestern State (337th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 91.8) will face off against the stingy defense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (61st in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.1). The Islanders figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Northwestern State ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Northwestern State ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Islanders rank 100th in steals per game (6.7) while the Demons rank 145th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Islanders rank 132nd in assists per game (13.5) while the Demons rank 234th (10.3).
- Northwestern State averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Demons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 7.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (10.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
