The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (2-0) clash against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (1-1) at the American Bank Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Prediction
The Vaqueros are hoping for a better outcome after their 91-76 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in their last matchup. One of Oklahoma’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 31 free throw attempts, while UT Rio Grande Valley had 17. Terry Winn III had a good outing for UT Rio Grande Valley, recording 13 points, six rebounds and five assists.
In the Islanders’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the Our Lady of the Lake Saints, 113-83. The Islanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.8 vs. 11.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 19.7). Emmanuel Toney was Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s top scorer with 16 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field.
The Vaqueros won both meetings against the Islanders last season. In the last matchup, UT Rio Grande Valley won 82-78. The Vaqueros’ 13.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Islanders, who had a rate of 18.6.
It might be a sloppy game for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 346th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the pesky defense of UT Rio Grande Valley has forced the 59th-most turnovers in the country (20.9 percent). Also, the Vaqueros rank 19th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.296), while the Islanders rank 334th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.299).
UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ATS 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 (2017-Present):
UT Rio Grande Valley averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 257th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Islanders rank 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Vaqueros rank 320th (40.8).
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 68th in assists per game (15.1) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 282nd (11.4).
The Vaqueros rank 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Islanders rank 320th (15.6).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 3.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 173rd in the nation. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 180th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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