| MATCHUP | Incarnate Word Cardinals | Texas A&M Commerce Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-17 | 11-17 |
| Spread | +3.5 -112 | -3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-115) | Under 144.5 (-105) |
| Where | The Field House, Commerce, TX | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Preview
The Incarnate Word Cardinals lost to Nicholls and New Orleans, and they play Northwestern State next. Incarnate Word has lost 4 straight games.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals are averaging 75.2 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Davion Bailey is averaging 18.1 points and 1.8 assists, while Tahj Staveskie is averaging 17.3 points and 4 rebounds. Jordan Pyke is the third double-digit scorer, and Harold Woods is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
East Texas A&M Lions Betting Preview
The East Texas A&M Lions lost to McNeese, beat SE Louisiana, and play Houston Christian next. East Texas A&M has lost 5 of its last 8 games.
The East Texas A&M Lions are averaging 73.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Ronnie Harrison is averaging 15.1 points and 1.9 assists, while Damian Garcia is averaging 11 points and 3.5 rebounds. Gianni Hunt is the third double-digit scorer, and Noah Pagotto is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The East Texas A&M Lions are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free throw line. The East Texas A&M Lions are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Why the East Texas A&M Lions will win
- Incarnate Word has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Incarnate Word Cardinals will win
- East Texas A&M has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
- Incarnate Word has won three of its last four day games against East Texas A&M.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of East Texas A&M’s last 10 home day games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Incarnate Word’s last four road day games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Incarnate Word ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.6).
Incarnate Word vs East Texas A&M Prediction
East Texas A&M already beat IW on the road this season by 22 points. I’d assume it will like its chances at home. Incarnate Word is piling up the losses, doesn’t win on the road, and has covered one number over the last month. Incarnate Word is 8-16 ATS on the season and struggles mightily on the defensive side. East Texas A&M has covered 4 of its last 5 games and has been competitive against some of the better teams in the conference. East Texas A&M should be a confident group entering this spot. The line is soft. I’ll lay the points with East Texas A&M at home.