Texas vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Prediction Basketball Picks 12-22-23
Texas Longhorns (8-2) vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (6-5)
2023-12-22 15:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Texas Longhorns -21.5 -- Over/Under: 149.5
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The Texas A&M-CC Islanders are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Texas Longhorns look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Texas A&M-CC Islanders vs Texas Longhorns prediction.
Texas A&M-CC Islanders Betting Preview
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders are coming off wins over Omaha and Grande Valley. The Texas A&M-CC Islanders are averaging 78.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Lance-Amir Paul is averaging 10.9 points and 2 assists, while Dian Wright-Forde is averaging 10.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. Garry Clark is the third double-digit scorer and Xavier Glenn is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Texas A&M-CC Islanders are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M-CC Islanders are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns rebounded from a loss to Marquette with wins over Houston Christian and LSU. The Texas Longhorns are averaging 80.7 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Max Adams is averaging 17.8 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Dylan Disu is averaging 17 points and 4 rebounds. Kadin Shedrick is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Hunter is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Texas A&M-CC Islanders vs Texas Longhorns prediction
The Texas Longhorns have the ability to blow the doors off here, but they’re also just 3-7 ATS on the season as they’re just not able to cover the large numbers oddsmakers keep throwing out there. Also, a look ahead spot for Texas with a week off after this early spot as kids could be looking forward to vacation. Get the win and get out. The Texas A&M-CC Islanders will be the more motivated side and is 5-2 ATS on the season, which includes giving Texas Tech a fight. Give me the points here.