Houston Baptist vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Basketball Picks 2-26-24
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (17-10) vs. Houston Baptist Huskies (6-19)
February 26, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Baptist Huskies +12.5; Over/Under: +150.5
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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Houston Christian Huskies have lost their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Christian Huskies prediction.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Preview
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Texas A&M-Commerce, Northwestern State and Lamar during this streak. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are averaging 75.1 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Garry Clark is averaging 12.3 points and 1 assist, while Dian Wright-Forde is averaging 10.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. Jordan Roberts is dishing 1.4 assists and Dayne Prim is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
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Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview
The Houston Christian Huskies lost to McNeese, SE Louisiana and Northwestern State during this streak. The Houston Christian Huskies are averaging 70.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 82.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Jay Alvarez is averaging 15.5 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Marcus Greene is averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Michael Imariagbe is the third double-digit scorer and Bonke Maring is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Houston Christian Huskies are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 64.1 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Christian Huskies are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Christian Huskies prediction
The Houston Baptist Huskies should be somewhat competitive because they’re at home, where 5 of their 6 wins this season have come. However, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders already beat the Huskies 81-59 last month, and they’ve shown they can win on the road as well. Also, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 17-5 ATS on the season. With a 77.2 percent cover percentage, only Minnesota has a better cover rate than Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Give me the Islanders and the chalk.
