Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Sam Houston State when they take on the Texas A&M C.C. Islanders on Saturday in college hoops betting action.

The Islanders are 2-16 so far on the season, and 0-0 ATS vs. the number. The Bearkats, meanwhile, are 11-9 and 2-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Texas A&M C.C. go 0-0 and the Bearkats go 0-0 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Islanders - Bearkats odds would favor the Bearkats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas A&M C.C. is rated No. 330 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Sam Houston State is at No. 112. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 68-54 win for the Bearkats.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Bearkats is ranked No. 29 in NCAA hoops at 39.2 per game. Contrast that with Texas A&M C.C.’s No. 291 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Texas A&M C.C. is the No. 309-ranked team in the country at 4.6 per game, while Sam Houston State rates No. 126 at 6.6 per game.

Defensively, Sam Houston State features the nation's No. 143-rated defense on the road, allowing 68.1 points per game. Texas A&M C.C., meanwhile, comes in at No. 334 nationally in scoring at home.

Texas A&M C.C. was a 67-53 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Southeastern Louisiana. Johnathan Jordan poured in 24 points and added 10 rebounds in a losing cause for Texas A&M C.C. on Saturday, as the Lions rolled to a 67-53 victory over Texas A&M C.C. at SLU University Center.

Next up:
Sam Houston State home to McNeese State, Thursday, February 7
Texas A&M C.C. home to Lamar, Thursday, February 7