The UIW Cardinals (6-16, 1-8 SthLnd) visit American Bank Center to go head-to-head against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-13, 4-5 SthLnd). The Cardinals will try to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UIW Cardinals at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Islanders fell to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 64-58, while the Cardinals were defeated by the New Orleans Privateers, 89-72.
UIW did a great job of getting and making free throws (26-37; 70.3 percent) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 32.0). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi rallied around Elijah Schmidt, who recorded 12 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Christian Peevy had a good game for UIW, contributing 25 points and six rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Cardinals won 69-62. The Cardinals’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Islanders. UIW had a rate of 33.3, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi posted a mark of 26.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 273rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the pesky defense of UIW forces the 86th-most turnovers in the country (21.1 percent). Additionally, the Cardinals rank 301st in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while the Islanders rank 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
UIW Cardinals at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UIW ranks 282nd (27.9).
- The Islanders rank 234th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Cardinals rank 290th (16.5).
- The Islanders rank 157th in assists per game (13.3) while the Cardinals rank 235th (11.2).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 109th in steals per game (6.5) while UIW ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (7.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
- The Islanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, up from 0.5 for the season.
