Purdue Boilermakers vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Matchup

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

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Purdue Prediction

Betting on today's Islanders and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on BTN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -24 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Purdue Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Purdue Boilermakers
Where: West Lafayette at Mackey Arena
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds PUR -24, TAMU +1576 | PUR -4775 O/U 145.5

Islanders Preview: Do the Islanders Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi finished last season with a 17-11 overall record and a 14-5 mark in Southland Conference play. At home, they posted a 9-4 record with an average scoring margin of +7.4 points per game. On the road, they went 8-7, with a -0.3 average scoring margin.

The Islanders were 18-9 against the spread and 11-3 ATS on the road. They were 13-5 straight-up when favored and 10-7 ATS in those games. As underdogs, they went 8-2 ATS. Their average over/under line was 145.1 points, and they had an 11-17 O/U record, with their games averaging 140.8 points per contest.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

The Islanders scored 75.5 points per game last season, but their offensive efficiency was hampered by a slow pace, ranking 343rd in possessions per game. They struggled with shooting, finishing 276th in field goal percentage at 43% and 324th in effective field goal percentage at 48%. Their two-point shooting was 49%, ranking 305th, and they made just 5.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, which was 358th in the nation.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi returns two key players in Garry Clark and Dian Wright-Forde. Clark averaged 13.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last season, while Wright-Forde contributed 10.4 points and 1.6 assists per game. Their experience will be crucial as the Islanders look to improve their offensive efficiency this season.

Islanders Team Defense

Last season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was one of the better defensive teams in the country, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 37th nationally. They also held opponents to 27.7% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 49th in 3-point percentage defense. However, they struggled with fouls, giving up 22.5 free throws per game, which ranked 304th in the nation.

The Islanders averaged 8.8 steals per game, ranking 22nd in the country, but they were less effective in blocking shots, averaging just 2.9 per game, which ranked 260th nationally.

Boilermakers Preview: Will the Boilermakers Make it Happen at Home?

Purdue Boilermakers Records

Purdue finished last season with a 29-4 record, including an 18-4 mark in Big Ten play. At home, they were dominant, going 20-1 with an average scoring margin of +17.7 points per game. On the road, they posted a 9-3 record, winning by an average of 5.5 points per game.

The Boilermakers were 16-15 against the spread, and they went 14-15 ATS when favored. They were favored in 31 games, finishing 27-4 straight-up. The average over/under line for their games was 147.9 points, and their contests averaged 153.5 points per game. Their over/under record was 21-11-1.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue's offense was a powerhouse last season, averaging 83.4 points per game. They ranked 271st in possessions per game, indicating a slower pace, but their efficiency was impressive. The Boilermakers shot 48% from the field, ranking 41st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 55%, placing them 38th. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 40% of their three-pointers, which ranked 24th nationally, while making 8.3 threes per game.

At the free-throw line, Purdue was highly effective, making 18 free throws per game, ranking 7th. This season, they return key players Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer. Smith averaged 12.5 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Loyer contributed 10.4 points per game. Their return should help maintain Purdue's offensive efficiency.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Last season, Purdue allowed 70.2 points per game, ranking 114th in the nation. They held opponents to 31.4% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 163rd in three-point defense. The Boilermakers were disciplined defensively, allowing just 14.4 free throws per game, which ranked 30th in the country.

Purdue averaged 5.7 steals per game, ranking 290th nationally, and recorded 3.8 blocked shots per game, placing them 118th in that category.

Islanders vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Islanders offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 69. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
Through their last five home games, Purdue has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 73 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Islanders have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 5-0.
As the betting favorite, the Boilermakers have an ATS record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.