Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Corpus Christi.
Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction
Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Islanders game? Catch the action at Dugan Wellness Center in Corpus Christi, TX, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -3.5 vs. Stephen F. Austin in a Southland conference matchup.
Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- Where: Corpus Christi at Dugan Wellness Center
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds TAMU -3.5, SFAUS +148 | TAMU -180 O/U 138
Lumberjacks Preview: Can Stephen F. Austin Secure a Road Victory?
Stephen F. Austin fell to 3-4 on the season after a 68-65 road loss to Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Thursday. The Lumberjacks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
After trailing 24-22 at halftime, Stephen F. Austin put up 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44, leading to the narrow defeat.
Lumberjacks Offense Breakdown
Stephen F. Austin struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, missing all 11 of their three-point attempts. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%, shooting 51.1% on two-pointers and 41.4% overall from the field.
At the free-throw line, the Lumberjacks hit 65.4% of their 26 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. DK Thorn and Keon Thompson each scored 20 points, with Thompson shooting 64.3% from the field.
Lumberjacks Team Defense
Stephen F. Austin's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range (12/27). From beyond the arc, they allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting performance.
At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 81%, making 17 of 21 attempts. Stephen F. Austin also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Islanders Preview: Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Secure a Home Victory?
The Islanders dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 65-61 home loss to Lamar on Thursday. Entering the game as -8.5 favorites, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi led 42-33 at halftime but managed just 19 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points were 126, falling short of the 151 O/U line.
Islanders Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's offense struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-13 on three-point attempts. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.9%, with a strong 55.8% shooting from two-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Islanders shot just 56.5%, hitting 13 of 23 attempts. Garry Clark was efficient inside, shooting 7-for-9 from the field, while Alexis Marmolejos connected on 4-of-6 threes, finishing with 17 points.
Islanders Team Defense
Despite shooting 55% from two-point range, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi couldn’t connect from deep, missing all 13 of their three-point attempts. They also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 56% of their 23 attempts.
The Islanders gave up 10 offensive rebounds in this one, contributing to their 65 points allowed. Overall, they shot 42% from the field, going 24/56.
Lumberjacks vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Stephen F. Austin has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 60 points per game in these games.
- Through their last ten home games, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has an ATS record of just 7-2-1. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 75 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Stephen F. Austin has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 1-9 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi -3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.