The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (3-10, 0-2 SthLnd) visit American Bank Center to clash against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (5-9, 1-2 SthLnd). The Lions look to end an eight-game road losing streak. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Odds
In their last game, the Islanders were victorious over the Northwestern State Demons, 67-62, while the Lions were beaten by the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 82-71.
The Islanders had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 21.3) and held the Demons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.423 (below their season average of 0.495). Southeastern Louisiana, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.518 (above their season average of 0.458). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi rallied around Jashawn Talton-Thomas, who put up 22 points. Byron Smith had a solid performance for Southeastern Louisiana, finishing with 15 points.
The Lions won the lone game between these two teams last season, 64-58. Making free throws was one of Southeastern Louisiana’s largest advantages. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Islanders were 15-21 (71.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 346th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 51st-most turnovers in the country (23.1 percent). This game should be a battle of contrasting tempos. The fast-paced Lions rank 32nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Islanders rank 328th.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 118th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 252nd (40.8).
- The Lions average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. The Islanders rank 166th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 11.8 assists per game, which ranks 183rd in the country. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Lions rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Islanders rank 140th (4.5).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 77th in steals per game (7.4) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 10.8 for the season.
