The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (3-1) square off with the UC Davis Aggies (0-3) at College Park Center. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
UC Davis Aggies vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Prediction
In the Aggies’ last game, they were blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 81-58. Getting to the free throw line was one of Arkansas’ biggest advantages. They made 41 trips to the line, while UC Davis went just 18 times. TJ Shorts II led UC Davis in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
The Islanders were victorious over the UT Arlington Mavericks in their last contest, 73-67. The Islanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 29.7) and held the Mavericks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.492). With 12 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Emmanuel Toney put together a good game for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the offense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Since the 2017-18 season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 345th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the gambling defense of UC Davis has forced the 27th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.9 percent). Also, the Aggies have been among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 39th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279). The Islanders, meanhwile, rank 333rd at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.296.
UC Davis vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Davis averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the country. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 253rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
The Islanders rank 155th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Aggies rank 300th (32.2).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 174th in blocks per game (3.2) while UC Davis ranks 263rd (2.3).
Neither of these teams shoot many long balls. The Aggies are 304th in the NCAA with 17.9 three pointers per game while the Islanders are 329th with 15.6 threes per game.
UC Davis ranks 254th in assists per game (12.0) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 269th (11.6).
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