The Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-6) go head-to-head against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (5-7) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Prediction
The last time the Islanders played, they blew out the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, 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.
The Cowboys lost a close one to the Charlotte 49ers in their last contest, 66-64. Making free throws was one of Charlotte’s largest strengths. They were 19-21 (90.5 percent), while the Cowboys were 14-18 (77.8 percent). Cameron McGriff put together a good game for Oklahoma State, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The offense of Oklahoma State (238th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 102.5) will square off against the elite defense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (49th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 93.3). The Islanders should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Oklahoma State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 48th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Oklahoma State ranks 158th (35.5).
The Cowboys average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. The Islanders rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. Oklahoma State ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
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The Islanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 2.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
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