Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Wolves versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX. Arkansas State is favored by -5.5 in this Sun Belt conference contest against Texas State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 148.5 points.
ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas State Bobcats +5.5
This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are Arkansas State Ready for a Road Win?
Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games
Arkansas State improved to 16-5 on the season with an 81-68 road win over Southern Miss on Wednesday. The Red Wolves entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 152.5.
After trailing 41-37 at halftime, Arkansas State clamped down defensively, allowing only 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own to secure the win.
Arkansas State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. They connected on 19 of 25 free throws, hitting 76% from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.
Taryn Todd led the way with 25 points, while DeAntoni Gordon added 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field. Denijay Harris also pulled down 11 boards despite shooting just 1 of 9 from the floor.
Despite giving up 68 points, Arkansas State’s defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 56 attempts. They limited two-point opportunities, allowing 17 makes on 39 tries, for a 43% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas State’s defense conceded 6 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35% from deep. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 16 for a 69% success rate. Arkansas State gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
No Pressure for Texas State as Home Dogs
Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Texas State fell to 10-10 on the season after a 70-61 home loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday. The Bobcats, who were -11.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread.
Trailing 33-27 at halftime, Texas State scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37. The total points for the game were 131, which was under the O/U line of 144.5.
In their last game, Texas State put up 61 points, shooting 41.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, with a two-point shooting mark of 50% (17/34) and a three-point percentage of just 23.5% (4/17). They connected on 75% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 20 attempts.
Kaden Gumbs led the way with 17 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Chancellor White was efficient in 15 minutes, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 71.4% overall, finishing with 14 points. Kentrell Garnett added 15 points, making 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
Texas State’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, making 21 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Texas State held their opponents to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15, shooting 75%. Texas State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.