New Orleans Privateers vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Orleans travels to Corpus Christi for a Southland matchup with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Wednesday afternoon. The Privateers are 4-8 and coming off an 85-69 road win over UTRGV, but defense remains the main concern. The Islanders are 5-7 and have played their best basketball when they control tempo and keep opponents out of transition. Cash in a winner with our free college basketball picks.
New Orleans vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, December 31
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX
- TV: ESPN+
New Orleans Privateers Outlook
New Orleans scores 71.9 points per game, shoots 42% from the field, and gives up 82.5 points per game. Coleton Benson leads the scoring at 13.9 points per game, while Jakevion Buckley adds 13.3 points and 5.2 assists. MJ Thomas anchors the paint with 7.5 rebounds per game and gives the Privateers a steady interior presence.
The issue is on the other end. Allowing 82.5 points per game puts constant pressure on the offense to trade baskets, and that becomes harder with an average of over 14 turnovers per game. New Orleans also does not get a big edge at the rim on defense, with 3.8 blocks per game, so stops have to come from solid man-to-man defense and rebounding.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 71.9
- Points Allowed: 82.5
- Rebounds: 35.7
- Assists: 13.4
- Steals: 5.9
- Blocks: 3.8
- Turnovers: 14.4
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Outlook
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averages 76.4 points per game and allows 68.3, giving them a clear defensive edge in this matchup. Sheldon Williams leads the Islanders at 11.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Islanders also spread scoring across multiple guards, with Nick Shogbonyo (11.4 ppg) and Mason Gibson (9.3 ppg) providing perimeter production.
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Defense is the difference-maker for the Islanders, and the numbers back it up. They force mistakes with 8.7 steals per game and keep opponents from getting comfortable for long stretches. New Orleans has struggled to string together stops all season, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s ability to play tough defense with pressure puts them in control at home.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 76.4
- Points Allowed: 68.3
- Rebounds: 40.6
- Assists: 15.9
- Steals: 8.7
- Blocks: 3.8
- Turnovers: 12,3
New Orleans Privateers vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Prediction
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi wins this game by owning the defensive end and forcing New Orleans into rushed shots. The Islanders give up only 68.3 points per game, and their 8.7 steals per game create extra chances at the other end. New Orleans allows 82.5 points per game and does not have the defensive consistency to hold up for 40 minutes against a team that attacks the ball and rebounds well. Final Score Prediction: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders win and cover ATS, 76-64. Betting on sports and on New Orleans is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs New Orleans can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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