It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Northwestern State Demons (6-9, 1-1 SthLnd) welcome the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (6-9, 1-1 SthLnd) to Prather Coliseum. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Northwestern State Demons ATS Prediction
The Islanders will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets in their last game, 81-34. The Islanders had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.053) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 33.6). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi received a boost from Irshaad Hunte, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Demons’ last matchup, they easily got past the Centenary Gentlemen, 102-62. The Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.069) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 28.0). Ishmael Lane was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Islanders won the sole contest against the Demons last season, 67-65, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Islanders knocked down 22 of their 28 free throws (78.6 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 28.6).
Northwestern State might struggle to put up points as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 61st in defensive efficiency, while the Demons rank 337th in offensive efficiency.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Northwestern State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. Northwestern State ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
The Islanders rank 132nd in assists per game (13.5) while the Demons rank 234th (10.3).
Northwestern State averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
The Islanders rank 100th in steals per game (6.7) while the Demons rank 145th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
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The Islanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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