Texas A&M-CC vs Houston Christian Prediction 1/5/2026 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
Texas A&M-CC Islanders
Houston Christian Huskies
Team Records
8-7
5-10
Where
Sharp Gymnasium, Houston, TX
When
Monday, January 5, 2026
Time
08:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders and the Houston Christian Huskies meet Monday in college basketball action from the Sharp Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas A&M-CC Islanders vs. Houston Christian Huskies prediction.
Texas A&M-CC Islanders Recap
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders come into this game looking to add on to their 63-59 win over UTRGV last time out to sit at 7-7 this season. After this game, Texas A&M-CC will head on the road again for a game against Northwestern State.
Islanders Win Back-To-Back Games
Nick Shogbonyo has 11.3 PPG with 3.3 RPG and 2.1 APG while Sheldon Williams has 11.3 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG as well this season. Mason Gibson’s added 10.4 PPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Texas A&M-CC so far this season while Franck Yetna has 7.1 PPG with 4.4 RPG. As a team, Texas A&M-CC is averaging 75.5 PPG on 44.5% shooting from the field, 34.7% from three and 66.7% from the foul line this season.
Houston Christian Huskies Recap
The Houston Christian Huskies come into this game looking to shake off a 73-56 loss to Incarnate Word last time out to sit at 5-9 this season. After this game, Houston Christian will head on the road for a game against Stephen F. Austin.
Huskies Drop 5th In A Row
Elijah Brooks has 12.3 PPG along with 4.5 RPG and 3.1 APG while Kylin Green has 11.7 PPG with 4.2 RPG and a team-high 5.2 APG to lead the Huskies in assists as the only other double-digit scorer for Houston Christian so far this season. Ryan Bartley also has 9.4 PPG with 3.1 RPG and Trent Johnson has 9.1 PPG with 4.1 RPG and 2.3 APG. Demarco Bethea’s added 8.9 PPG with 4.2 RPG as well this season. As a team, Houston Christian is averaging 69.6 PPG on 45.3% shooting from the field, 31.4% from three and 65.5% from the foul line this season.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders @ Houston Christian Huskies Betting Trends: January 5, 2026
Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win
Houston Christian has won four of its last five night games at Sharp Gymnasium.
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has lost three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
The home team has won the first half in each of Houston Christian’s last four games.
Why the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders will win
Houston Christian has lost seven of its last eight games.
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won five of its last six games against Houston Christian.
Houston Christian has lost the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
Each of Houston Christian’s last 11 home games against Texas A&M–Corpus Christi have produced a total of 143+ points.
Each of Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s last 10 night games at Sharp Gymnasium have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
Houston Christian ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.2).
Houston Christian ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.6).
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.1).
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.1).
Texas A&M-CC Islanders vs. Houston Christian Huskies Prediction
I’m on Texas A&M-CC in this one. I just think this line is short enough that you’re basically backing the better team and which team should win and I think that Houston Christian will have value spots down the road, I just don’t think this is out. Give me Texas A&M-CC here.
