The winless Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (0-4) welcome the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (1-3) to American Bank Center. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Islanders fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 57-45, while the Vaqueros were defeated by the Stony Brook Seawolves, 69-58.
UT Rio Grande Valley forced Stony Brook into a turnover percentage of 27.0 (above their season average of 14.7) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held North Dakota State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 28.7). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi rallied around Jashawn Talton, who put up 19 points and nine rebounds. Jordan Jackson, meanwhile was a key piece for UT Rio Grande Valley with 15 points.
The Vaqueros dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, UT Rio Grande Valley won 68-59. Converting at the free throw line was one of UT Rio Grande Valley’s largest advantages. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Islanders were just 9-14 (64.3 percent).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 330th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of UT Rio Grande Valley has forced the third-most turnovers in the country (24.9 percent). Additionally, the Vaqueros have been among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 16th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285). The Islanders, meanhwile, rank 320th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.278).
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 61st in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 298th (38.6).
- The Islanders rank 182nd in assists per game (13.0) while the Vaqueros rank 202nd in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Vaqueros rank sixth in steals per game (9.1) while the Islanders rank 196th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 153rd (22.1).
