New Mexico State Aggies vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs New Mexico State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Las Cruces.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs New Mexico State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 149 points, and New Mexico State is favored by -7 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. New Mexico State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at New Mexico State Aggies
Where: Las Cruces at Pan American Center
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Betting Odds NMXST -7, TAMU +216 | NMXST -274 O/U 149

Islanders Preview: Is a Win at Las Cruces Possible for the Islanders?

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to the Lobos 100-81 on Tuesday, November 12th. The Islanders were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 181, surpassing the O/U line of 160.

After trailing 49-34 at halftime, the Islanders put up 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points, preventing a comeback.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 81 points, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% (5/16). At the free-throw line, the Islanders shot 51.4%, making 18 of 35 attempts.

Donovan Dent led the way with 25 points and 10 assists, shooting 7/10 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kayde Dotson added 18 points in just 15 minutes, going 6/7 overall and 3/4 from three. The team finished with 20 assists, with Owen Dease contributing 7 assists and 7 rebounds.

Islanders Team Defense

Despite Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defensive efforts, they gave up 100 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. This included 61% shooting on two-point attempts, as the Islanders allowed 24 makes on 39 tries.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense saw their opponent hit 9 threes on 23 attempts, good for 39%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 25 for 64%. The Islanders gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aggies Preview: Can the Aggies Grab a Win at Home?

New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games

The Aggies picked up a 75-63 road win over Utah Tech on Saturday, November 9th. New Mexico State entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 150-point over/under line.

New Mexico State took control early, leading 39-23 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own, making the game closer than the final score suggests.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

New Mexico State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, while shooting 52.8% on two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 54.2%, hitting 13 of 24 from the line.

Zawdie Jackson led the way with 24 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. He also added 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Christian Cook contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes, while Noa Gonsalves added 16 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc.

Aggies Team Defense

New Mexico State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots, with the other team making only 11 of 27 attempts, a 40% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Aggies gave up 8 threes on 33 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 17, shooting 58%. New Mexico State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Islanders vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has an ATS record of 2-2-1 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Across their last three home contests, New Mexico State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 70 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Islanders have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Aggies have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-3-1.