Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Matchup

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

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Southeastern Louisiana Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Islanders versus the Lions? Tip off is at at 4:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Center (LA) in Hammond, LA. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -1.5 in this Southland conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142.5 points.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Where: Hammond at University Center (LA)
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds TAMU -1.5, TAMU -125 | SELOU +105 O/U 142.5

Islanders Preview: Will Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Be The Talk of University Center (LA)?

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

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's record fell to 4-6 after an 87-51 road loss to Houston on Saturday, December 21st. Entering the game as +31 underdogs, the Islanders failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just over the O/U line of 134.5.

After trailing 46-27 at halftime, the Islanders struggled to close the gap, scoring only 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game highlighted the challenges they face against stronger opponents.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi struggled offensively, shooting just 32.1% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.7%, and they managed only 51 points in the contest.

The Islanders grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Emanuel Sharp led the team with 18 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range, while L.J. Cryer and Garry Clark each contributed 17 points, with Cryer connecting on 5 of 7 from deep.

Islanders Team Defense

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 50% of their two-point attempts, going 12/24.

From beyond the arc, the Islanders' defense allowed 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 84% clip.

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Win at Home?

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 79-51 road loss to McNeese State on Monday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, Southeastern Louisiana not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 34-20 at halftime, the Lions allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 of their own. The game’s total points ended at 130, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Southeastern Louisiana struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they hit only 5 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 22.7% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 8 of 16 attempts, shooting 50%.

Javohn Garcia led the team with 26 points, shooting 46.7% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Christian Shumate contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall. Quadir Copeland added 11 points and 8 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field.

Lions Team Defense

Southeastern Louisiana struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Lions couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 37 shots.

From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana's defense gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. The Lions allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Islanders vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Islanders last three road games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
Across their three previous home games, Southeastern Louisiana has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 62 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Lions have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-3-1.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Islanders have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.