American Bank Center will host Islanders vs. Bearkats action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

The Islanders currently sports a 4-19 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-2 ATS. The Bearkats are 9-15 and 0-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Islanders produce a 1-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Bearkats have gone 1-2 against the number.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 301-rated Islanders and the No. 153-ranked Bearkats, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 59-53 result in favor of the Bearkats.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Texas A&M C.C.'s No. 195-rated squad against Sam Houston State's No. 189-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Texas A&M C.C. rates No. 312 in the country with 4.7 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 307 nationally with 4.7 per match.

Defensively, Sam Houston State features the nation's No. 37-rated defense on the road, allowing 63.3 points per game. Texas A&M C.C., meanwhile, comes in at No. 325 nationally in scoring at home.

Sam Houston State was a 75-63 loser in its last match at home against Texas-Arlington. Sam Houston State got 24 points and 13 rebounds from Marcus James in a losing cause in their 75-63 loss to Texas-Arlington on Wednesday.

Texas A&M C.C. lost its last outing, a 55-49 result against Savannah State on February 6. The Islanders endured a 55-49 loss at the hands of the Tigers on Monday, despite a 14-point effort from Myron Dempsey at Tiger Arena.

Next up:
Sam Houston State home to Central Arkansas, Wednesday, February 15
Texas A&M C.C. at Texas State, Wednesday, February 15