It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Sam Houston State Bearkats (8-8, 3-0 SthLnd) welcome the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (7-9, 2-1 SthLnd) to Johnson Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Sam Houston State Bearkats Free Prediction
The Islanders come in on a high note after barely hanging on to beat the Northwestern State Demons in their last outing, 62-61. The Islanders had a much better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.055) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 54.5 (above their season average of 31.9). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was led by Kareem South, who was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 5-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Bearkats played, they beat the UIW Cardinals, 66-52. The Bearkats made 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent), while the Cardinals had a turnover percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 20.2). Cameron Delaney was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field.
Sam Houston State might have a tough time putting up points as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 50th in defensive efficiency while the Bearkats rank 224th in offensive efficiency.
After the Bearkats won both meetings against the Islanders last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Sam Houston State won 66-64. Sam Houston State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 20.0). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.185).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 124th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
The Bearkats rank 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Islanders rank 129th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
Sam Houston State ranks 55th in assists per game (15.5) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 95th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
The Bearkats rank 54th in steals per game (7.6) while the Islanders rank 89th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Sam Houston State averages 2.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 133rd in the country. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Islanders have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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