Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Prediction 12/03/19

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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (3-4) will travel to the UTSA Convocation Center to clash against the UTSA Roadrunners (1-6). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Roadrunners were beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 79-72, while the Islanders edged the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 55-52.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.182) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (below their season average of 30.5). UT Rio Grande Valley recorded marks of 0.176 and 26.5, respectively, for those same stats. UTSA, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 15.9). Jhivvan Jackson played a pivotal role for UTSA with 30 points. Myles Smith had a good outing for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, putting up 23 points and six rebounds.

The Roadrunners won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 64-50. UTSA’s 0.491 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, who had a rate of 0.327.

Contrasting paces will be on display in this meeting. UTSA ranks 16th in possessions per game (74.4) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 310th (66.4) since the 2018-19 season.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs. UTSA Roadrunners Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UTSA ranks 321st (39.6).
  • The Islanders rank 217th in blocks per game (2.7) while the Roadrunners rank 228th (2.5).
  • The Roadrunners rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while the Islanders rank 269th (19.6).
  • UTSA ranks 100th in steals per game (6.9) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 199th in steals allowed per game (6.7).