Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs East Texas A&M Lions Picks and Predictions January 12th 2026

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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs East Texas A&M Lions Betting Preview

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders enter 8-8 and look to bounce back from a narrow loss, while the East Texas A&M Lions aim to protect their strong home record in this Southland Conference clash at The Field House.

Line Movement and Odds

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their rebounding edge. Current market:

  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Spread: -6.5 (-109)
  • East Texas A&M Spread: +6.5 (-116)
  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi MoneyLine: -275
  • East Texas A&M MoneyLine: +215
  • Total: 139.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Outlook

The Islanders average 76.0 points per game, with Mason Gibson and Sheldon Williams leading the offense. Gibson’s 14 points vs Northwestern State highlighted his consistency, while Williams’ rebounding adds balance. Their rebounding (38.9 per game, 89th nationally) underscores strength, with balanced scoring providing multiple options. Their 3-7 road record shows struggles, though recent wins away from home add confidence.

East Texas A&M Outlook

The Lions average 73.2 points per game, with Ronnie Harrison, Noah Pagotto, and C.J. Smith providing scoring depth. Harrison’s 18 points vs UTRGV highlighted his leadership, while Pagotto’s 12 points and 11 rebounds added balance. Their 5-2 home record underscores strength at The Field House, with perimeter shooting (9.4 threes per game, 100th nationally) and assists (17.7 per game, 41st nationally) adding efficiency. Their 7-10 overall record shows competitiveness despite inconsistency.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s ability to control the boards and maintain offensive rhythm, while East Texas A&M must lean on Harrison’s scoring and Pagotto’s rebounding to pace the attack. If the Islanders dominate rebounding, their depth should create separation. The Lions’ hopes rest on perimeter shooting and ball movement to keep the game close.

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Injuries / Availability

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: No injuries reported.

East Texas A&M: No notable injuries listed.

Environment

The Field House provides East Texas A&M with a strong home-court edge, where they have gone 5-2 this season. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s rebounding highlights their ability to compete despite road challenges.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 78, East Texas A&M 70

  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi -6.5 → Best Bet. Their rebounding advantage and balanced scoring make them the sharper side.
  • Over 139.5 → Total play. Both teams’ scoring averages point toward a combined score above the line.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s depth and rebounding should dictate the game, while East Texas A&M’s perimeter shooting keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending over the total.

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