The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (0-0) travel to face off against the Purdue Boilermakers (0-0) on Monday, November 4th. This game will be played at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette and televised on BTN. This will be the first game of the season for both the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders and the Purdue Boilermakers

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Purdue Boilermakers

The Islanders Are Looking To Start Their Season With A Win

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Records

Last season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi finished with a 17-11 overall record, going 14-5 in Southland Conference play. At home, they posted a 9-4 record, winning by an average margin of 7.4 points. On the road, the Islanders were 8-7, with a -0.3 average scoring margin.

The Islanders were 18-9 against the spread (ATS) and 11-3 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they went 13-5 straight-up and 10-7 ATS. They were 8-2 ATS as the underdog. Their games averaged 140.8 points, and they had an 11-17 over/under record, with an average O/U line of 145.1 points.

The Boilermakers Are Looking To Start Their Season With A Win

Purdue Boilermakers Records

Purdue finished last season with a 29-4 overall record, including an 18-4 mark in Big Ten play. They were dominant at home, going 20-1 with an average scoring margin of +17.7 points per game. On the road, they posted a 9-3 record, winning by an average of 5.5 points per game.

Against the spread, Purdue went 16-15, and they were 27-4 straight-up when favored. They were favored in 31 games and covered the spread in 14 of those. The Boilermakers had a 21-11-1 over/under record, with their games averaging 153.5 points per game.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averaged 75.5 points per game last season, despite ranking 343rd in possessions per game with 65.4. They shot 43% from the field, placing 276th, and their effective field goal percentage was 48%, ranking 324th. The Islanders made 5.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, which ranked 358th nationally.

The Islanders will rely on Garry Clark and Dian Wright-Forde this season. Clark averaged 13.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last year, while Wright-Forde contributed 10.4 points and 1.6 assists per game. Both players will be key for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as they look to improve offensively.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue Boilermakers Offense Stats

Last season, Purdue averaged 83.4 points per game, ranking 41st in field goal percentage at 48% and 38th in effective field goal percentage at 55%. They were 24th in three-point shooting, hitting 40% of their attempts, and made 8.3 threes per game. The Boilermakers were 7th in free throws made per game, averaging 18.

Purdue played at a slower pace, ranking 271st in possessions per game with 65.7. They attempted 20.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 245th in attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 53% on two-pointers, placing 102nd nationally.

Purdue Boilermakers Top Returning Offensive Players

Braden Smith: G

• Games: 33 (Last Year)
• PPG: 12.5 (Last Year)
• Assists: 7.3 (Last Year)
• Rebounds: 5.8 (Last Year)

Fletcher Loyer: G

• Games: 33 (Last Year)
• PPG: 10.4 (Last Year)
• Assists: 1.9 (Last Year)
• Rebounds: 2.1 (Last Year)

Islanders Team Defense

Last season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was one of the better defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 37th in the country. They also held opponents to 27.7% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 49th nationally in 3-point defense.

However, the Islanders struggled with fouls, giving up 22.5 free throws per game, which ranked 304th. They averaged 8.8 steals per game, ranking 22nd, but were 260th in blocked shots, with 2.9 per game.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a strong defensive season last year, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 37th in the nation. They also held opponents to 27.7% shooting from three-point range, ranking 49th in that category.

However, the Islanders struggled with fouls, allowing 22.5 free throws per game, which was 304th in the country. They averaged 8.8 steals per game, ranking 22nd, but were 260th in blocked shots, with 2.9 per game.

Islanders vs Boilermakers Trends

• Across the Islanders last three road games, the team averaged 76 points per game while allowing 69. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-1-1, while going 2-1 straight-up.
• Through their last five home games, Purdue has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 73 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Islanders have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
• The Boilermakers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.

Islanders vs Boilermakers Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Boilermakers vs. Boilermakers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Boilermakers at -22.5. Although our projections show the Boilermakers winning 78-68, we suggest placing your bet on the Islanders for the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 145 and given that our model is projecting 146 points between the teams, we like the over.

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