| MATCHUP | Incarnate Word Cardinals | Houston Christian Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-12 | 8-13 |
| Where | Sharp Gymnasium, Houston, TX | |
| When | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Preview
The Incarnate Word Cardinals lost to East Texas A&M and Corpus Christi, and they play Grande Valley next. Incarnate Word has lost 5 of its last 6 games.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals are averaging 79.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Davion Bailey is averaging 18.2 points and 1.7 assists, while Tahj Staveskie is averaging 17.9 points and 4.5 rebounds. Jordan Pyke is the third double-digit scorer and Harold Woods is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview
The Houston Christian Huskies lost to Grande Valley, beat Northwestern State, and they play Corpus Christi next. Houston Christian has lost 9 of its last 11 games.
The Houston Christian Huskies are averaging 72.4 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Elijah Brooks is averaging 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Kylin Green is averaging 11.5 points and 4.2 rebounds. Trent Johnson is dishing 2.5 assists and Demarco Bethea is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Houston Christian Huskies are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Christian Huskies are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win
- Incarnate Word has lost each of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Houston Christian has won each of its last 10 Tuesday night games at Sharp Gymnasium.
- Houston Christian has won the first half in three of its last four games against Incarnate Word.
Why the Incarnate Word Cardinals will win
- Houston Christian has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won the first half in five of Houston Christian’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Houston Christian’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Sharp Gymnasium have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Three of Incarnate Word’s last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Incarnate Word vs Houston Christian Prediction
Incarnate Word is coming off a couple of questionable losses and has yet to win a road game, so you can make a case for the home dog. However, Houston Christian has lost four home games this season and lost earlier this month to IW in blowout fashion. Incarnate Word is the better team and shows a bit more effort on the defensive side. It’s hard to ignore the matchup a couple of weeks ago where Houston Christian shot just 38 percent from the field. I’ll lay the bucket with Incarnate Word in its first road win of the season.