Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Cougars Prediction, 11/11/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Cougars

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: Fertitta Center in Houston, TX

TV: BIG12|ESPN+

The Houston Cougars (1-0) are hosting the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (1-0) at Fertitta Center on Saturday.

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders played Southwestern Adventist and earned the victory with a final of 111-46 in their last contest. When it comes to fouls, the Islanders finished with 14 and Southwestern Adventist accumulated 14 fouls. They buried 5 of 15 tries from downtown. Southwestern Adventist finished the game at 72.2% at the charity stripe by burying 13 of their 18 tries. Moreover, Southwestern Adventist collected 18 rebounds (1 offensive, 17 defensive), but couldn't earn a rejection. Southwestern Adventist dished out 9 dimes and had 7 steals for this game. With regard to defense, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 30.4% from the floor on 14 out of 46 shooting. They also dished out 32 assists for the matchup while forcing the other team into 26 turnovers and earning 20 steals. With respect to hauling in rebounds, they collected 52 with 19 of them being on the offensive end. When they shot from the charity stripe, the Islanders converted 11 of 19 attempts for a percentage of 57.9%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi wrapped up the game having earned a 56.1% field goal percentage (46 out of 82) and knocked down 8 out of their 29 shots from distance.

Jordan Roberts is one guy who was a major factor for the game. He left the arena with 16 points on 7 out of 11 shooting. He played for 12 mins and also pulled down 2 rebounds. He ended up shooting 63.6% from the field but finished the game without an assist.

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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi comes into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for the campaign. They turn it over 8.0 times per contest and as a team are committing 14.0 fouls per contest. As a unit, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is pulling in 52.0 boards per game and is sitting with 32 dimes for the season, which is 14th in the nation in terms of passing. The Islanders are connecting on 27.6% on shots from downtown (8 of 29) and 57.9% from the free throw line. They average 111.0 pts per game (8th in Division 1) while going 56.1% from the floor.

When they are on defense, the Islanders are forcing their opponents into 26.0 turnovers per game while drawing 14.0 personal fouls. They give up 33.3% on 3-point shots and they are 33rd in college basketball in opponents PPG (46.0). The Islanders are giving up a field goal percentage of 30.4% (14 of 46) and they surrender 21.0 boards per contest as a squad. They currently rank 112th in college basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 9 surrendered for the year.

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Houston Cougars got the victory with a final of 84-31 against UL Monroe. The Cougars were able to collect 20 defensive rebounds and 20 offensive boards for a total of 40 for the game. They turned it over 10 times, while recording 15 steals in this game. UL Monroe had 22 personal fouls in this matchup which took the Cougars to the free throw line for a total of 29 attempts. They were able to make 21 of them for a clip of 72.4%. Regarding shots from 3-point land, Houston converted 11 of 35 tries (31.4%). When the final whistle blew, the Cougars ended up going 26 out of 61 from the field which gave them a rate of 42.6%. The Cougars allowed UL Monroe to convert 11 out of their 39 attempts from the field which gave them a rate of 28.2% in this game. They finished 18.8% from downtown by shooting 3 of 16 and finished the game at 6 of 17 from the free throw line (35.3%). When it comes to how they attacked the glass, Houston allowed UL Monroe to get 27 overall (10 offensive).

Emanuel Sharp was important for the Cougars for the game. He earned 20 points in his 21 minutes on the hardwood, but wasn't able to get an assist. He buried 5 of 9 for the matchup for a rate of 55.6%, but wasn't able to grab a board.

Houston has a record of 1-0 so far this season. The Cougars are responsible for committing 19.0 fouls per game and they connect on 72.4% from the free throw line. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 19.0 times per contest (64th in the nation) and they are losing possession via turnover 10.0 times per contest. Houston has accounted for 84 pts on the season and they collect 46.0 boards per game. As an offense, the Cougars are shooting 42.6% from the field, which is 219th in the country.

The Cougars defensively are ranked 13th in D-1 in PPG allowed with 31.0. They are able to force 25.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 28.2% from the floor (27th in college hoops). The Houston defense allows 18.8% on shots from beyond the perimeter (3 of 16) and their opponents are knocking down 35.3% of their foul shots. They have allowed 7.0 dimes and 30.0 rebounds every game, which has them ranked 70th and 95th in college basketball.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

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