The New Orleans Privateers (6-12, 2-6 SthLnd) will be at the American Bank Center to square off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (7-12, 3-5 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
New Orleans Privateers at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Islanders defeated the Lamar Cardinals, 64-58, while the Privateers lost to the McNeese State Cowboys, 65-52.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.479 (above their season average of 0.219) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 30.0). For those same stats, Lamar recorded marks of 0.193 and 23.7, respectively. New Orleans, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (4-5; 80.0 percent). Myles Smith played a pivotal role for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, New Orleans was lifted by Bryson Robinson, who finished with 27 points and six rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Privateers won 68-58. One of New Orleans’ biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Islanders were just 14-21 (66.7 percent). This will be the first meeting 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 353rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 26.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of New Orleans forces the 42nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.1 percent). It will also be a showdown of contrasting tempos as the fast-paced Privateers rank 40th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Islanders rank 308th.
New Orleans Privateers at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 71st in assists allowed per game (11.5) while New Orleans ranks 237th (15.9).
- The Islanders rank 180th in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while the Privateers rank 282nd (16.4).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 134th in the country. New Orleans ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Privateers average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the country. The Islanders rank 197th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 143rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while New Orleans ranks 262nd (32.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Privateers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.3 for the season.
