Houston Christian Huskies vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Matchup

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

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Houston Christian Prediction

The Islanders and Huskies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Huskies will host the game at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -5.5 in this Southland conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Houston Christian Huskies
Where: Houston at Sharp Gymnasium
Date: Monday, January 20th
Betting Odds TAMU -5.5, TAMU -234 | HOUBAP +188 O/U 144.5

Islanders Preview: Are Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Ready for a Road Win?

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

The Islanders improved to 9-6 on the season with a 69-63 win over Incarnate Word on Saturday. Playing as -2.5 favorites on the road, they covered the spread with the victory.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi led 33-26 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points fell under the O/U line of 147.5, with the teams combining for 132 points.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 69 points, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 5 of 13, while shooting 48.8% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 54.5% of their attempts, going 12 for 22 from the line.

Jordan Pyke and Garry Clark each contributed 16 points, with Clark adding 10 rebounds. Dylan Hayman chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Davion Bailey scored 12 points despite shooting just 26.7% overall and 16.7% from three. The Islanders finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team.

Islanders Team Defense

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 36% shooting. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate.

Inside the arc, the Islanders allowed 20 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 84%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Huskies Preview: Can Houston Christian Lock in a Home Win?

Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games

The Huskies improved to 5-11 on the season with a 66-57 home win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Houston Christian not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After leading 27-24 at halftime, the Huskies scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The combined points of 123 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Houston Christian Huskies managed just 66 points, shooting 36.1% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc (7/27). Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts for a 93.8% rate.

Demari Williams was a bright spot, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from three, finishing with 14 points. Bryson Dawkins and DK Thorn also scored 15 points each, though Thorn struggled, shooting just 26.7% from the field.

Huskies Team Defense

Even with a strong defensive effort, Houston Christian couldn’t get the win, as they held their opponent to just 57 points on 36% shooting. The Huskies limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate.

Houston Christian also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 93%. The Huskies gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Islanders vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Houston Christian has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 61 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
The Huskies have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have gone 7-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.