The Abilene Christian Wildcats (17-4, 6-2 SthLnd) welcome the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-10, 4-2 SthLnd) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Abilene Christian Wildcats Free Prediction
The Islanders will be looking for a similar outcome after just getting past the Nicholls Colonels in their last game, 75-73. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi out-rebounded Nicholls. The Islanders had 12 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Colonels had four and 30, respectively. Jashawn Talton was a key piece for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The last time the Wildcats were in action, they won big over the Central Arkansas Bears, 79-56. Abilene Christian’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Central Arkansas. The Wildcats had a rate of 14.5 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Bears posted a mark of 24.0 (above their season average of 18.9). With 16 points and six rebounds, Abilene Christian’s B.J. Maxwell played well.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Abilene Christian (53rd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 112.1) takes on the elite defense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (45th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 95.4).
After the Islanders won both contests against the Wildcats last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won 76-67. The Islanders had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 19.5) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 25.7).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Abilene Christian ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 157th (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Islanders have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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