Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24
The Islanders and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Hawaii is favored by -3.5 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -3.5
This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Saturday, December 14th.
WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.
- Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Secure a Road Victory?
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Recent Game/Games
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi improved to 4-4 on the season with a 67-48 win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. The Islanders, who were favored by 1 point, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 115 fell well short of the 140-point O/U line.
Leading 32-22 at halftime, the Islanders added 35 points in the 2nd half while holding the Lumberjacks to 26 points after the break.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They connected on 53.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 10 threes for 30%.
The Islanders also shot 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts. Garry Clark contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Nana Antwi-Boasiako added 13 points and 10 boards, despite shooting just 1 of 6 from three-point range.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s defense gave up 48 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, hitting 26 of 53 shots. Inside the arc, the Islanders allowed 23 of 43 attempts for a 53% two-point shooting percentage.
From three-point range, the Islanders held their opponent to 3 of 10 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, or 70%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Rainbow Warriors?
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games
The Rainbow Warriors fell to 3-3 on the season after a 76-68 road loss to Long Beach State on Saturday. Hawaii, who entered the game as 6-point favorites, failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Hawaii couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 39. The total points for the game ended at 144, surpassing the over/under line of 130.5.
Hawaii’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 7 of 19 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.8%, and connected on 75% of their free throws (9/12). The Rainbow Warriors grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Devin Askew led the way with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 52.9% overall and 80% from three (4/5). Marcus Greene added 17 points, while Austin Johnson contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. Akira Jacobs was efficient, hitting 80% of his shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range.
Hawaii’s defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 50 attempts.
The Rainbow Warriors held their opponent to 40% shooting on two-pointers (15/37), but they allowed 10 threes on 13 attempts, a 76% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 16 free throws (94%).