Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs UT Martin Skyhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UT Martin 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.

UT Martin vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction

Planning on watching today's Skyhawks and Islanders game? Catch the action at Dugan Wellness Center in Corpus Christi, TX, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153 points, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -9.5 vs. UT Martin.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Martin Skyhawks at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Where: Corpus Christi at Dugan Wellness Center
Date: Thursday, November 21st
Betting Odds TAMU -9.5, TMRT +325 | TAMU -427 O/U 153

Skyhawks Preview: Will UT Martin Make it Happen on the Road?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

UT Martin dropped a close one to Longwood on Saturday, losing 64-62 on the road. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Skyhawks kept it closer than expected.

UT Martin led 33-24 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The total points for the game ended at 126, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

UT Martin struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they connected on only 36% of their two-point attempts. However, they did hit 82.4% of their free throws, going 14-for-17 from the line.

KJ McClurg and Josue Grullon were bright spots for the Skyhawks, with McClurg scoring 25 points and hitting 5-of-11 threes, while Grullon added 22 points, shooting 6-of-10 from deep. UT Martin also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists in the game.

Skyhawks Team Defense

UT Martin's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 made field goals on 54 attempts.

From three-point range, the opponent shot 7/27 (25%). UT Martin sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws (81%). The Skyhawks gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Islanders Preview: Can the Islanders Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Recent Game/Games

The Islanders dropped a close one to New Mexico State, 83-82, on Thursday. They were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they managed to cover the spread. The combined points of 165 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.

After trailing 48-32 at halftime, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi mounted a comeback, outscoring the Aggies 50-35 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they came up just short of completing the comeback.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 82 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit 32.1% from three-point range, connecting on 9 of 28 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 33 shots, good for 63.6%.

Isaac Williams led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 66.7% from three. Jaden Walker added 14 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots and also going 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. The Islanders grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.

Islanders Team Defense

Even though Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held their opponent to 41% shooting, they still gave up 83 points. The Islanders allowed 46% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponent making 18 of 39 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense limited their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they hit 26 free throws at a 72% clip. The Islanders also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, UT Martin has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has a 0-3 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 78 points per game while allowing 91. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Skyhawks have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Islanders have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.