Pick details
| MATCHUP | Texas A&M-CC Islanders | Texas State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Where | Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos, TX | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Texas State Prediction
In this Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Texas State Prediction, Texas State is coming as -9 favorites. Both teams had almost identical records last season but Texas State was almost perfect at home with a 13-1 record, so it is very hard to fade them at home in their season opener. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was below average on the road and has been dominated by Texas State in recent years, having lost their last four head-to-head meetings and are 1-4 in their last 5 visits in Texas. Both teams have similar projected rankings for this season but I will side with the team that will have its home crowd by its side. Take Texas State and lay the -9 points in this one.
Texas State Bobcats Preview
The Texas State Bobcats finished last season with a 19-13 overall record and an 11-7 record in the Sun Belt. Offensively, they averaged 73.9 points per game, ranking 231st in the nation, while allowing 71 points per game defensively, ranking 99th. The Bobcats shot with 46.9% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc, while grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game and averaging 13.1 assists per game. They had 3.6 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.
DJ Hall led Texas State in scoring, with an average of 15.6 ppg, adding 7.7 rebounds while shooting with 54.2% from the field and 78.9% from the free throw line. Mark Drone followed with 14.2 ppg and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Kaden Gumbs added 8.7 ppg.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Preview
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders finished last season with an 18-15 overall record and a 13-9 record in the Southland. Offensively, they averaged 72.5 points per game, ranking 265th in the nation, while allowing 67.7 points per game defensively, ranking 36th. The Islanders shot with 45.7% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, while grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game and averaging 13.4 assists per game. They had 3 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.
Nicholas Shogbonyo led Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in scoring, with an average of 11.9 ppg, adding 3.5 rebounds while shooting with 44.1% from the field and 80.7% from the free throw line. Sheldon Williams followed with 11.8 ppg and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Mason Gibson added 9.4 ppg.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders @ Texas State Bobcats Betting Trends: November 2, 2026
Why the Texas State Bobcats will win
- Texas State has won 21 of its last 22 night games against non-Conference opponents at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center.
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders will win
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Texas State -9
