Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Looking to win big? The Lumberjacks and Islanders face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are hosting the game at Dugan Wellness Center in Corpus Christi, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Stephen F. Austin.

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders -3.5

This game will be played at Dugan Wellness Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Islanders.
• Not only will Texas A&M-Corpus Christi pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can the Stephen F. Austin Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Stephen F. Austin fell to 3-4 on the season after a 68-65 loss to Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Thursday. The Lumberjacks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.

After trailing 24-22 at halftime, SFA scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44, leading to the narrow loss. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game as they try to even their record.

Stephen F. Austin struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, going 0-for-11 from three-point range. Their overall field goal percentage was 41.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of the same mark. They connected on 51.1% of their two-point attempts, finishing with 65 points.

At the free-throw line, the Lumberjacks shot 65.4%, hitting 17 of 26 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out just 8 assists. DK Thorn and Keon Thompson led the way with 20 points each, with Thompson shooting 64.3% from the field.

Stephen F. Austin’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, holding the opposing team to 38% shooting from the field. The Lumberjacks limited their opponent to 44% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 12 of 27 shots.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 33%, hitting 9 of 27 three-point attempts. Stephen F. Austin also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Lumberjacks allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Islanders?

The Islanders dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 65-61 home loss to Lamar on Thursday. Entering the game as -8.5 favorites, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 42-33 at halftime, the Islanders managed just 19 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points (126) fell well short of the 151 O/U line.

In their last game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s offense struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-13 from three-point range. Overall, they shot 42.9% from the field, with a 55.8% success rate on two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was also lacking, hitting just 56.5% from the line.

Alexis Marmolejos led the Islanders with 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 threes, while Garry Clark contributed 14 points, shooting 77.8% from the field. Ja’Sean Jackson added 13 points and dished out 9 assists, but missed all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Even though Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 65 points, their defense held strong from beyond the arc, as they didn’t give up a single three-pointer, with the opposing team shooting 0/13 from deep. However, they struggled to contain the two-point shooting, allowing 24/43 (55%) from inside the arc.

The Islanders sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 56% from the stripe. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.