The UIW Cardinals (6-16, 1-8 SthLnd) will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak when they challenge the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-13, 4-5 SthLnd) at American Bank Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UIW Cardinals vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they were topped by the New Orleans Privateers, 89-72. New Orleans out-rebounded UIW. The Privateers had 10 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Cardinals had five and 28, respectively. Christian Peevy was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Islanders were beaten by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last contest, 64-58. Making free throws was one of Southeastern Louisiana’s largest advantages. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Islanders were 15-21 (71.4 percent). With 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting, Elijah Schmidt was Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s leading scorer.
It could be an error-filled game for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 273rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of UIW forces the 86th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.1 percent). Also, the Cardinals, who rank 301st in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), might have a tough time getting second chance points against the Islanders, who rank 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Cardinals won the last game 69-62. The Cardinals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.550 vs. 0.438).
UIW Cardinals vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UIW ranks 282nd (27.9).
The Islanders rank 157th in assists per game (13.3) while the Cardinals rank 235th (11.2).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 109th in steals per game (6.5) while UIW ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Islanders rank 234th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Cardinals rank 290th (16.5).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
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