The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-12, 5-5 SthLnd) will be at Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats (14-6, 7-2 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bearkats were victorious over the Abilene Christian Wildcats 82-76, while the Islanders easily got past the UIW Cardinals 68-47.
The Islanders, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.497, had a solid mark of 0.574 and had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 22.8). Meanwhile, Sam Houston State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.6 (better than their season average of 16.6) and a free throw rate of 0.464 (above their season average of 0.208). Abilene Christian was 22.5 and 0.411, respectively, for those same stats. Kai Mitchell had a good game for Sam Houston State, putting up 27 points. Meanwhile, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was lifted by Elijah Schmidt, who finished with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Bearkats dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Sam Houston State won 70-69. Sam Houston State’s 0.212 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, who had a mark of 0.115. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Sam Houston State prefers to play quickly (11th in possessions per game), while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi likes to grind-it-out (318th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Islanders rank 307th in offensive efficiency (95.8), while the Bearkats rank 53rd in defensive efficiency (93.1).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Sam Houston State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State averages 9.6 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the country. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- The Bearkats rank 11th in assists per game (16.6) while the Islanders rank 192nd (12.2).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 99th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while Sam Houston State ranks 235th (24.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
- The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 9.5 for the season.
