Northwestern State Demons vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northwestern State 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.

Northwestern State vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction

Planning on watching today's Demons and Islanders game? Catch the action at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX, as the Islanders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -9.5 vs. Northwestern State in a Southland conference matchup.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northwestern State Demons at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Where: Corpus Christi at American Bank Center
Date: Monday, January 13th
Betting Odds TAMU -9.5, NWST +301 | TAMU -396 O/U 142.5

Demons Preview: Can the Demons Grab a Win on the Road?

Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games

The Demons improved to 5-8 on the season with a 75-67 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Northwestern State was a -9.5 favorite at home, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.

Northwestern State led 38-24 at halftime, but they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 of their own. Despite the win, the Demons will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.

Demons Offense Breakdown

Northwestern State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 57.1%, and they also converted 79.2% of their free throws, hitting 19 of 24 from the line.

Micah Thomas led the way with 25 points, shooting 60% overall and 62.5% from three, knocking down 5 of 8 attempts. Scooter Williams Jr. added 18 points, shooting 58.3% from the field, while Addison Patterson contributed 11 points and 7 assists, despite struggling with his shot, going 5 for 13.

Demons Team Defense

Northwestern State gave up 67 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field on 23 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, the Demons' defense allowed 13 made shots on 26 attempts, equating to 50% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Northwestern State's defense conceded 10 threes on 23 attempts, with the opposition shooting 43%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. The Demons allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Islanders Preview: Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Secure a Home Victory?

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi improved to 7-6 on the season after a 79-74 home win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. The Islanders were -5 point favorites, and the win resulted in a push against the spread. The total points fell just short of the O/U line of 157.5, with the teams combining for 153 points.

The Islanders looked dominant early, leading 41-26 at halftime, but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 themselves. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and knocking down 38.9% of their threes (7/18). They were efficient inside, hitting 54.8% of their two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%. At the free-throw line, the Islanders connected on 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.

Hasan Abdul Hakim led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while Isaac Williams added 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Trey Miller contributed 16 points, and DK Thorn chipped in 15, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Jaden Walker and Howie Fleming Jr. each scored 12 points, with Fleming shooting 83.3% from the field and Walker dishing out 7 assists. Garry Clark grabbed a team-high 15 rebounds to go along with 11 points.

Islanders Team Defense

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Islanders allowed 23 of 42 two-point attempts to fall, a 54% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense conceded 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 shots for 80%.

Demons vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Northwestern State has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 61 points per game while allowing 72. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last three home games, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 80. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Northwestern State has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Islanders have an ATS record of 3-1-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.