Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Betting on today’s Islanders and Privateers game? Catch the action at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA, as the Privateers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -9.5 in this Southland conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 150.5 points.

TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +9.5

This game will be played at Lakefront Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.

WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Privateers.
• Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi?

The Islanders improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-71 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points of 151 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.

Trailing 40-35 at halftime, the Islanders turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Lions 45-31 to secure the win.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 59% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 57.1%, making 16 of 28 attempts.

Isaac Williams led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Jeremy Elyzee added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Garry Clark pulled down 16 boards to go along with his 15 points. The Islanders grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, but finished with just 8 assists as a team.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s defense gave up 71 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 17 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, the Islanders held their opponents to 33% shooting, as they hit 5 of 15 three-pointers. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi also sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 66%. The Islanders gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Can New Orleans Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

The Privateers fell to 2-12 on the season after a 76-64 home loss to Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 43-30 at the half, New Orleans played a more even second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.

New Orleans struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 20% from three-point range, connecting on only 3 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.

James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 47.8% from the field. Hasan Abdul Hakim added 22 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while Kwo Agwa contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, making his only three-point attempt.

New Orleans gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field, hitting 24 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Privateers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From three-point range, New Orleans held the other team to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. The Privateers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13, shooting 76%. New Orleans allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.