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NW State @ Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Current Records: NW State 3-11; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 11-3

What to Know

The NW State Demons and the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders will face off in a Southland clash at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 6 at Leonard E. Merrell Center. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Demons will be looking to right the ship.

NW State took a serious blow against the Baylor Bears last Tuesday, falling 104-68. Guard Carvell Teasett put forth a good effort for the losing side as he shot 6-for-10 from downtown and finished with 18 points and five dimes.

Meanwhile, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi couldn't have asked for better way to wrap up 2021 than the 101-49 stomp they got at home against the Sul Ross State Lobos last week.

NW State is expected to lose this next one by 8. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.

NW State had enough points to win and then some against the Islanders when the teams previously met two seasons ago, taking their matchup 79-62. The Demons' win shoved Texas A&M-Corpus Christi out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Leonard E. Merrell Center -- Katy, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Islanders are a big 8-point favorite against the Demons, 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 an 8-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

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

  • 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