| MATCHUP | Houston Christian Huskies | Texas A&M Commerce Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-18 | 11-18 |
| Spread | +2.5 -105 | -2.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 136.5 (-112) | Under 136.5 (-108) |
| Where | The Field House, Commerce, TX | |
| When | Monday, February 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Houston Christian Huskies and the East Texas A&M–Commerce Lions will meet on Monday night in a Southland Conference matchup at the Texas A&M–Commerce Field House in Commerce, Texas.
East Texas A&M Commerce Lions Betting Preview
The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions enter Monday’s contest with an 11–18 overall win-loss record, including a 6-13 mark in conference play and a 6-7 record at home. The Lions have compiled wins over Army, Southeast Louisiana and the Farleigh Dickinson Knights, while losing games to Rice, Texas A&M, Hawaii, Stephen F. Austin and the Connecticut Huskies.
It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Last month, the Houston Christian Huskies defeated the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions 81-70.
The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions average 67.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting from the field and 31.2 percent from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Lions are allowing opponents 76.5 points per contest.
Junior forward Ronnie Harrison leads the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions frontcourt averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Senior guard Damian Garcia averages 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1 steal per contest. Junior forward Noah Pagotto provides the Lions with a strong interior presence averaging 10 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview
The Houston Christian Huskies enter Monday’s matchup with a 10–18 overall record, including a 6–13 mark in conference play and a dreadful 2–14 record on the road. The Huskies have compiled wins over Nicholls, McNeese State and Northwestern State, while dropping games to Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, Lamar, and Southeastern Louisiana.
The Houston Christian Huskies are averaging 66.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting from the field and 34 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Huskies are allowing opponents 73.1 points per contest.
Senior guard Elijah Brooks leads the Houston Christian Huskies with 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game. Senior guard Kylin Green contributes 10.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. Senior forward Demarco Bethea averages 9.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
Why the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions Will Win
• Balance scoring. Harrison and Garcia have the potential to perform at a high level from an offensive perspective.
• Home court edge. The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions have compiled a 6-7 record at home.
• Guard play. Senior guard Damian Garcia provides the Lions with quality backcourt play averaging 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1 steal a game.
• Quality frontcourt play. Junior forward Ronnie Harrison leads the Lions frontcourt averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Why the Houston Christian Huskies Will Win
• Momentum. The Houston Christian Huskies have won two of the team’s last three games played this season.
• Confidence. The Houston Christian Huskies defeated the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions 81-70 earlier this season.
• Backcourt production. Senior guard Elijah Brooks leads the Houston Christian Huskies with 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game.
Houston Christian vs. East Texas A&M Commerce Prediction
This matchup features Houston Christian’s balanced scoring and transition offense against an East Texas A&M Commerce team that has been far more reliable at home relative to on the road this season. Additionally, the Lions defeated the Huskies earlier this season. In my opinion, the Lions quality guard play and strong frontcourt production gives East Texas A&M Commerce a much clearer path to victory. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions to cover the 2.5 points in this game.