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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi @ NW State

Current Records: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 16-5; NW State 5-16

What to Know

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are 6-1 against the NW State Demons since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Islanders and NW State will face off in a Southland battle at 4 p.m. ET at Prather Coliseum. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Southeastern Louisiana Lions typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Texas A&M-Corpus Christi proved too difficult a challenge. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi captured a comfortable 86-71 win.

Meanwhile, NW State was able to grind out a solid victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Thursday, winning 79-70.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. If their 11-5 record against the spread is anything to go by, the prospects look good for bets placed on them.

The wins brought the Islanders up to 16-5 and the Demons to 5-16. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 10-5 after wins this year, NW State 0-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Prather Coliseum -- Natchitoches, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Islanders are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Demons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Islanders, as the game opened with the Islanders as a 5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi have won six out of their last seven games against NW State.

  • Jan 06, 2022 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 89 vs. NW State 67
  • Mar 11, 2020 - NW State 79 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 62
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67 vs. NW State 62
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 62 vs. NW State 61
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67 vs. NW State 65
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 99 vs. NW State 82
  • Jan 19, 2016 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 89 vs. NW State 79