New Orleans vs Texas A&M-CC Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders guard Nick Shogbonyo (1) holds the ball against Xavier Musketeers guard Malik Messina-Moore (1) in the first half at Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
New Orleans Privateers
Texas A&M-CC Islanders
Team Records
4-8
5-7
Spread
+4.5 -110
-4.5 -110
Moneyline
+160
-192
Total
Over 144.5 (-105)
Under 144.5 (-115)
Where
American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX
When
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time
04:30 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The New Orleans Privateers and the Texas A&M-CC Islanders meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Hilliard Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Orleans Privateers vs. Texas A&M-CC Islanders prediction.
New Orleans Privateers Recap
The New Orleans Privateers come into this game looking to build on their 85-69 win over UTRGV last time out to sit at 4-8 this season. After this game, New Orleans will head on the road for a game against Northwestern State.
Privateers Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Coleton Benson has 16.3 PPG with 3.4 RPG while Jakevion Buckley has 14 PPG with 5.8 RPG and a team-high 5.2 APG to lead the Privateers in assists as the only other double-digit scorer for New Orleans so far this season. MJ Thomas also has 9.6 PPG with a team-high 7.4 RPG to lead the Privateers in rebounding while Churchill Abass has 6 RPG and 4.7 RPG as well this season. As a team, New Orleans is averaging 72.2 PPG on 41.4% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 71.6% from the foul line this season.
Texas A&M-CC Islanders Recap
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders come into this game looking to bounce back from their 76-71 loss at the hands of Nicholls last time out to sit at 5-7 this season. After this game, the Islanders will head on the road for a game against UTRGV.
Islanders Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Nick Shogbonyo has 12 PPG With 3.4 RPG and 2.3 APG and Sheldon Williams has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 7.2 RPG to lead the Islanders in rebounding as the only other double-digit scorer for Texas A&M-CC so far this season. Mason Gibson also has 9.5 PPG as well for the Islanders so far this season. As a team, Texas A&M-CC is averaging 75.9 PPG on 45% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 66.1% from the foul line this season.
New Orleans Privateers @ Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Trends: December 31, 2025
Why the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders will win
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won each of its last 15 day games at Hilliard Center.
New Orleans has lost each of its last 10 day games.
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games at Hilliard Center.
Why the New Orleans Privateers will win
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has lost three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
Each of New Orleans’ last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
Each of Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s last six day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.3).
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.6).
New Orleans ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.76).
New Orleans Privateers vs. Texas A&M-CC Islanders Prediction
I’m on New Orleans and the points in this one. I just think that this has the makings of a close game, as the Islanders shouldn’t be laying points like this against anyone and New Orleans has done well in step up spots with their backs against the wall. I’ll look at New Orleans and the points in a game I think that the Privateers can win outright. Give me the points with New Orleans.
