<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Huskies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -5.5 in this Southland conference matchup the against Houston Christian. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Islanders Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Islanders improved to 9-6 on the season with a 69-63 road win over Incarnate Word on Saturday. Entering the game as -2.5 favorites, they covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi led 33-26 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 69 points, shooting 46.4% from the field. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-13, and managed an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they struggled, connecting on just 54.5% of their 22 attempts. The Islanders also recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot just 36% from the field. The Islanders were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Islanders gave up 20 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 84%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Houston Christian Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies improved to 5-11 on the season with a 66-57 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 underdogs, Houston Christian not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>At home, the Huskies led 27-24 at halftime and outscored the Vaqueros 39-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Houston Christian struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, making 15 of 16 shots for a 93.8% success rate.</p> <p>Demari Williams was a bright spot, shooting 80% from the field and 66.7% from three, finishing with 14 points. Bryson Dawkins and DK Thorn each contributed 15 points, with Thorn shooting just 26.7% overall and 25% from deep. The Huskies recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game.</p><p>Houston Christian's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field. The Huskies gave up 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston Christian's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 93%.</p>

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