Who's Playing
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi @ Texas-El Paso
Current Records: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 4-2; Texas-El Paso 4-1
What to Know
The Texas-El Paso Miners will square off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at 4 p.m. ET Friday at Don Haskins Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
Texas-El Paso has more to be thankful for after their matchup against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Wednesday. The Miners escaped with a win by the margin of a single free throw, 68-67.
As for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, they can't say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They took their contest on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 98-67 win over the Alcorn State Braves.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Texas-El Paso is expected to win a tight contest. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Wednesday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
Texas-El Paso is now 4-1 while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi sits at 4-2. The Miners are 3-0 after wins this season, the Islanders 2-1.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Don Haskins Center -- El Paso, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $49.00
Odds
The Miners are a 3-point favorite against the Islanders, 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 3-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.
