It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-12, 4-4 SthLnd) welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (9-13, 5-4 SthLnd) to the American Bank Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Free Prediction
The Lions will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Nicholls Colonels in their last game, 91-70. The Lions had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 28.7) and had a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 22.3). Southeastern Louisiana rallied around Moses Greenwood, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Islanders played, they lost a tough one against the Houston Baptist Huskies, 73-72. One of Houston Baptist’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 36 trips to the line, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi went just 16 times. With 24 points on 8-for-19 shooting, Kareem South was the top scorer from either team.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 272nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 46th-most turnovers in the nation (22.1 percent). Also, the Lions’ 329th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 94.7) will square off against the Islanders’ 59th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 96.5).
After the Islanders won the lone contest against the Lions last season, 67-54, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Islanders knocked down 14 of their 14 free throws (100.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.530 vs. 0.414).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 63rd in rebounds per game (37.9) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 237th (33.6).
The Lions rank eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while the Islanders rank 110th (21.8).
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 125th (13.0).
The Islanders rank 100th in steals per game (6.6) while the Lions rank 182nd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 110th in the country. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Southeastern Louisiana has been defeated by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Islanders have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
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