Nicholls State vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Basketball Picks 2-12-24
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (14-9) vs. Nicholls State Colonels (12-11)
February 12, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Nicholls State Colonels +2.5; Over/Under: +138
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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Nicholls Colonels look for a win after winning 8 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Nicholls Colonels prediction.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Preview
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders recently beat Lamar and lost to McNeese. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are averaging 75.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 66.7 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Garry Clark is averaging 11.7 points and 1.1 assists, while Dian Wright-Forde is averaging 10.2 points and 2.5 rebounds. Lance-Amir Paul is dishing 1.7 assists and Dayne Prim is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Nicholls Colonels Betting Preview
The Nicholls Colonels recently beat Northwestern State and lost to Lamar. The Nicholls Colonels are averaging 73.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 75.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Jamal West Jr. is averaging 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Diante Smith is averaging 15.2 points and 6.8 rebounds. Byron Ireland is the third double-digit scorer and Robert Brown III is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Nicholls Colonels are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Nicholls Colonels are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Nicholls State Colonels Team Facts
- Nicholls State has won 23 of its last 25 night games at David R. Stopher Gym.
- Seven of Nicholls State’s last eight games at David R. Stopher Gym have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Nicholls State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Team Facts
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won each of its last five road night games against the Southland Conference.
- Six of Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s last seven road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi has won the first half in each of its last six night games against the Southland Conference.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Nicholls Colonels prediction
The Nicholls State Colonels will have their chances to win this game given they’re at home where they’re 7-1 SU. However, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders already beat Nicholls this season and have had success against them overall recently. Also, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 15-3 ATS on the season. Only Minnesota has a better covering percentage than the Islanders. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi make you money. I’ll lay the points.
