UT Martin Skyhawks vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
The Skyhawks and Islanders are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at Dugan Wellness Center in Corpus Christi, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -9.5 against UT Martin in a non-conference matchup.
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +9.5
This game will be played at Dugan Wellness Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Islanders.
- Even though we have Texas A&M-Corpus Christi winning straight-up, we like UT Martin at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Skyhawks Have What it Takes on the Road?
UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
UT Martin’s season continued with a narrow 64-62 loss to Longwood on Saturday, November 16th. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Skyhawks kept it close and covered the spread.
UT Martin led 33-24 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.
UT Martin struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. They hit 10 threes on 35 attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%.
KJ McClurg and Josue Grullon were bright spots, combining for 47 points. Grullon hit 6 of 10 threes, while McClurg connected on 5 of 11 from deep.
UT Martin’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 37% shooting from the field, as they went 20/54 overall. Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 48%, hitting 13 of 27 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, UT Martin limited their opponent to 7/27 shooting, or 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 81%. The Skyhawks gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Will the Islanders Win at Home?
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Recent Game/Games
The Islanders dropped a close one, 83-82, to New Mexico State on Thursday. Heading into the game, they were +4.5 point underdogs, but they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 165, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi found themselves in a deep hole, trailing 48-32 at halftime. They mounted a comeback, scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while holding New Mexico State to 35, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the win.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 82 points in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit 63.6% of their free throws, going 21-of-33 from the line.
Isaac Williams led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jaden Walker added 14 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots and also connecting on 66.7% from beyond the arc.
Despite Texas A&M-Corpus Christi giving up 83 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets on 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Islanders allowed 18 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 72%. The Islanders also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.