The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (8-12, 4-5 SthLnd) will be at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to meet the UIW Cardinals (4-14, 1-6 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cardinals were beaten by the Lamar Cardinals, 89-77, while the Islanders barely escaped the New Orleans Privateers, 74-71.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over New Orleans. The Islanders had a rate of 0.638 (above their season average of 0.490), while the Privateers posted a mark of 0.541. UIW, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (12-27; 44.4 percent). Drew Lutz played a key role for UIW with 25 points. Meanwhile, Jashawn Talton-Thomas had a good outing for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, recording 21 points.
The Islanders dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won 74-72. The Islanders’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Cardinals. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a rate of 19.8, while UIW posted a mark of 24.7. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It could be a sloppy game for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 353rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 26.2 percent), while the gambling defense of UIW forces the 84th-most turnovers in the country (21.3 percent).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at UIW Cardinals Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 77th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while UIW ranks 225th (15.2).
- The Islanders rank 126th in blocks per game (2.9) while the Cardinals rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- The Cardinals average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Islanders rank 200th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 165th in the country. UIW ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
- The Islanders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.5 for the season.
