Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between TX A&M-CC and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Incarnate Word 32-21.

TX A&M-CC entered the matchup having won six straight and they're just one half away from another. Will they make it seven, or will Incarnate Word step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.

Who's Playing

Incarnate Word Cardinals @ TX A&M-CC Islanders

Current Records: Incarnate Word 8-22, TX A&M-CC 20-10

How To Watch

What to Know

TX A&M-CC is 8-2 against Incarnate Word since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. Both teams will face off in a Southland battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at American Bank Center. Incarnate Word is crawling into this contest hobbled by six consecutive losses, while TX A&M-CC will bounce in with six consecutive wins.

Last Monday, the Islanders beat the Privateers 73-60.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals ended up a good deal behind the Lions on Monday and lost 73-56. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Incarnate Word in their matchups with SE Louisiana: they've now lost four in a row.

The Islanders are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-10 record this season. As for the Cardinals, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-22.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: TX A&M-CC have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Incarnate Word struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Going forward, TX A&M-CC is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 13.5 points. They might be worth a quick bet since they've covered the spread the last five times they've played Incarnate Word.

Odds

TX A&M-CC is a big 13.5-point favorite against Incarnate Word, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is 147.5 points.

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Series History

TX A&M-CC has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Incarnate Word.

  • Jan 06, 2024 - TX A&M-CC 75 vs. Incarnate Word 65
  • Jan 07, 2023 - TX A&M-CC 80 vs. Incarnate Word 71
  • Jan 04, 2023 - TX A&M-CC 91 vs. Incarnate Word 61
  • Mar 05, 2022 - TX A&M-CC 77 vs. Incarnate Word 68
  • Jan 15, 2022 - TX A&M-CC 80 vs. Incarnate Word 64
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Incarnate Word 58 vs. TX A&M-CC 53
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Incarnate Word 72 vs. TX A&M-CC 53
  • Feb 29, 2020 - TX A&M-CC 78 vs. Incarnate Word 70
  • Jan 25, 2020 - TX A&M-CC 68 vs. Incarnate Word 47
  • Mar 02, 2019 - TX A&M-CC 74 vs. Incarnate Word 72