The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (10-14, 5-6 SthLnd) will be at Lakefront Arena to challenge the New Orleans Privateers (13-10, 8-4 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at New Orleans Privateers ATS Odds
Both teams lost a close one in their last matchup. The Privateers fell to the Nicholls Colonels, 64-63, while the Islanders were defeated by the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 70-69.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.476) while New Orleans had a better free throw rate (0.161 vs. 0.071). Scott Plaisance Jr. fueled New Orleans with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jashawn Talton, meanwhile had a good outing for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, contributing 18 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Kareem South led the Islanders to a 76-61 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 17 points. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over New Orleans. The Islanders had a rate of 0.593 while the Privateers posted a mark of 0.418.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Privateers will look to push the more grind-it-out Islanders. The Privateers rank 50th in possessions per game while the Islanders are 267th. Furthermore, the Islanders rank 290th in offensive efficiency (99.8), while the Privateers rank 48th in defensive efficiency (96.0).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at New Orleans Privateers Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Orleans ranks fourth in steals per game (9.9) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Privateers rank 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Islanders rank 122nd (21.7).
- New Orleans averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 108th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- The Islanders average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Privateers rank 203rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- New Orleans ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Islanders have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
