Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (15-10) vs Northwestern State (8-18)
Game Info: Monday, February 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm (American Bank Center)
Betting Odds: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi -10.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Northwestern State Demons look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders look for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Northwestern State Demons vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders prediction.
Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview
The Northwestern State Demons recently beat New Orleans and Incarnate Word. The Northwestern State Demons are averaging 70.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Cliff Davis is averaging 14.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Ryan Forrest is averaging 11.8 points and 2.1 rebounds. Braelon Bush is dishing 3.2 assists and Chase Forte is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Northwestern State Demons are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern State Demons are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Preview
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders recently beat Texas A&M-Commerce and lost to McNeese and Nicholls. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are averaging 75.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Garry Clark is averaging 12.2 points and 1 assist, while Dian Wright-Forde is averaging 10 points and 2.6 rebounds. Lance-Amir Paul is dishing 1.6 assists and Dayne Prim is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Team Facts
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won each of its last seven night games against Northwestern State.
- Eleven of Texas A&M–Corpus Christi's last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at American Bank Center have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won the first half in each of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Northwestern State Demons Team Facts
- Northwestern State has lost each of its last seven games at American Bank Center.
- Thirty of Northwestern State's last 37 night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Northwestern State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at American Bank Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.2).
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ranks T356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.1).
Northwestern State Demons vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders prediction
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders already beat Northwestern State on the road a few weeks ago by 11 points, and now they're at home here, where they're 9-2 SU. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is also 16-4 ATS on the season, which is a cover percentage of 80 percent. Only Minnesota has a better cover percentage of any team in college basketball. You're sitting on a mountain of cash if you've blindly backed Texas A&M-Corpus Christi this year. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Give me the Islanders.
Randy’s Pick Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders -10.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
