New Mexico State vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction 11-14-24 College Basketball Picks
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (1-2) vs. New Mexico State (2-0)
November 14, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: New Mexico State -6.5; Over/Under: +149.5
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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders and New Mexico State Aggies meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Pan American Center. Here’s a New Mexico State vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction. This article will include a New Mexico State vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Pick.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Preview
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders lost to Purdue and New Mexico, and they play UT Martin and LeMoyne next. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are averaging 80.3 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Garry Clark is averaging 14.3 points and 0.7 assists, while Owen Dease is averaging 11.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. Dian Wright-Forde is dishing 2 assists and Sheldon Williams is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview
The New Mexico State Aggies beat Utah Tech, and they play Dayton and UNLV next. The New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 84 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 60 points on 28.9 percent shooting. Zawdie Jackson is averaging 19 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Christian Cook is averaging 18 points and 3 rebounds. Robert Carpenter is the third double-digit scorer and Dionte Bostick is grabbing 4 rebounds. The New Mexico State Aggies are shooting 41.5 percent from beyond the arc and 61.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico State Aggies are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.5 rebounds per game.
Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win
- New Mexico State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Pan American Center.
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has lost four of its last five games.
- New Mexico State has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
New Mexico State vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi haven’t played well against division one teams through three games, and they have issues on the defensive side out of the gate. The New Mexico State Aggies haven’t had the toughest schedule in the world but holding teams under 30 percent shooting is impressive regardless of competition. New Mexico State will have the best player on the court as well. The line is reasonable. Give me New Mexico State.