Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

Texas State brings a 3-0 record into its San Marcos meeting with Southern Miss, which arrives at 2-1. The Bobcats' shooting efficiency and the Golden Eagles' rebounding give this matchup its central contrast.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST · Strahan Arena at the University Events Center

Total: 143.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 02:03 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Southern Miss needs its rebounding edge

Southern Miss averages 44.7 rebounds per game, a useful strength against a Texas State team averaging 39.7. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt leads the Golden Eagles with 14.7 points and 3.3 assists per game, but their 41% field-goal shooting leaves them needing dependable possessions against an efficient Bobcats offense.

The Golden Eagles opened with an 82-35 home win over Tougaloo, then lost 83-57 at Iowa State before beating Jackson State 84-80 at home. That sequence shows both their ability to score and a substantial swing in results across opponents. The Jackson State final was close despite Southern Miss scoring 84, while the trip to Iowa State produced its lowest output in the three games. This visit offers another chance to show whether the offense can travel better than it did in that defeat.

Texas State's shooting meets a tougher test

Texas State is averaging 91.3 points per game on 54% shooting, including 43% from three-point range. Paul Djobet leads the Bobcats at 14.7 points per game, while Kaden Gumbs averages 3.7 assists. That combination makes shot quality a central question for a Southern Miss team allowing 66.0 points per game.

The Bobcats have won three games in different ways: 67-55 at home against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 135-66 at home against Howard Payne and 72-65 on the road against UT Rio Grande Valley. The Howard Payne result accounts for their highest scoring total, but the two other wins offer a more measured view of their start. Texas State held Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to 55 and secured its road win while scoring 72. Southern Miss presents a chance to see which version of the Bobcats' offense appears next.

Injury news

Southern Miss Golden Eagles: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Texas State Bobcats: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 13, 2026 02:03 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Texas State Bobcats.

Texas State's stronger shooting numbers and unbeaten start favor the Bobcats at home. Southern Miss can challenge them on the glass, though its Iowa State road loss leaves questions about its offense away from home.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 02:03 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.