| MATCHUP | Houston Christian Huskies | Incarnate Word Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-9 | 8-6 |
| Where | McDermott Center, San Antonio, TX | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Incarnate Word Cardinals Preview
Incarnate Word Cardinals have a 7-6 record this season and are tied for 4th place in the Southland Conference. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off a 79-70 home win against Southeastern Louisiana. Their previous three games were a 90-66 home win against North American, a 69-65 away win against TCU and an 84-83 away win against New Orleans.
Offensively, Incarnate Word averages 82.8 points per game, while allowing 73.4 points per game defensively. The Cardinals shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 6.0 steals per game defensively.
Dylan Bailey leads Incarnate Word in scoring, with an average of 21.8 points per game, while shooting with 41.3% from the field and 76.7% from the free throw line. Hunter Woods is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game, while Trey Staveskie adds a team-high 5.1 assists per game.
Houston Christian Huskies Preview
Houston Christian Huskies have a 5-8 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the Southland Conference. They have a 2-5 away record and are coming off an 89-61 away loss against Iowa State. Their previous three games were a 79-64 away loss against Nicholls, a 78-68 home loss against McNeese and a 74-71 home win against Southeastern Louisiana.
Offensively, Houston Christian averages 70.6 points per game, while allowing 74.5 points per game defensively. The Huskies shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Khaleel Green leads Houston Christian in scoring, with an average of 12 points per game, while shooting with 44.6% from the field and 68.6% from the free throw line. Damien Bethea is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.3 per game, while Khaleel Green also leads the team with 5.3 assists per game.
Houston Christian Huskies @ Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Incarnate Word Cardinals will win
- Incarnate Word has won each of its last nine games at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center.
- Houston Christian has lost each of its last four games.
- Incarnate Word has won the first half in each of its last nine games at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center.
Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win
- Houston Christian has won each of its last four games against Incarnate Word following a road loss.
- Houston Christian has won the first half in each of its last three games against Incarnate Word.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Houston Christian’s last six games have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Nine of Incarnate Word’s last 10 day games have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Incarnate Word ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (41.1%).
- Incarnate Word ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
- Houston Christian ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.8).
- Houston Christian ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.5).
Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word Prediction
In this Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word Prediction, Incarnate Word is coming as -8 home favorites. Incarnate Word has a slightly better overall record but has been undefeated at home, while Houston Christian has been terrible on the road and coming into this matchup in terrible form, with a 1-6 record in its last 7 games. Incarnate Word has back-to-back wins and is 3-0 against the spread and has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end, so I expect them to win this one comfortably. Take Incarnate Word and lay the -8 at home in this one.