Expect a defensive struggle when the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (4-3) meet the sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) at Thompson-Boling Arena. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 2, 2018, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Volunteers dismantled the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 95-67, while the Islanders were beaten by the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 68-59.
Tennessee played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 30.2) and a turnover percentage of 16.7 (worse than their season average of 14.1). For those same stats, Eastern Kentucky was 25.6 and 22.2, respectively. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 25.0). Grant Williams led the way for Tennessee, putting up 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Myles Smith played a key role for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 20 points.
Tennessee could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. Since last season, the Volunteers rank 12th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 309th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Tennessee Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Tennessee ranks 18th in assists per game (16.5) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 291st (11.4).
- The Volunteers rank 226th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Islanders rank 320th (15.9).
- The Volunteers rank 33rd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Islanders rank 181st (3.1).
- Tennessee ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 247th (7.1).
