Bradley Braves vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
The Braves and Bobcats are set to face off at 5:30 ET on ESPNU. The Bobcats will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Bradley comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137 points.
BRADLEY BRAVES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas State Bobcats +6.5
This game will be played at The HTC Center at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Braves Stand a Chance in Conway?
Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games
The Braves took care of business at home on Saturday, November 16th, with a 76-60 win over Northern Illinois. Bradley was a heavy favorite going into the game, with the spread set at -19.5, but they didn’t cover. The total points for the game ended up at 136, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.
Bradley led 43-33 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 33-27.
Bradley’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.1% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.1%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws.
Quentin Jones led the way with 19 points, while Duke Deen added 16 points and 5 assists. Darius Hannah and Ethan Butler each contributed 15 points, with Hannah shooting 77.8% from the field.
Bradley’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, despite the opponent shooting 58% from the field. They allowed 18 of 29 two-point shots to fall, a 62% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 7 of 14 threes, shooting 50%. Bradley also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. The Braves limited them to 4 offensive rebounds.
Will the Bobcats Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Texas State fell to 1-2 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Abilene Christian on Saturday. The Bobcats entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 132 points came in just under the O/U line of 136.
Texas State trailed 32-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, as they were outscored 40-35 after the break.
Texas State managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 40.5% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.2%, and they struggled inside, hitting only 41.4% of their two-point attempts.
Free throws were a big part of their offense, as they went 27/38 from the line, hitting 71.1%. They had only 4 offensive rebounds and 6 assists as a team. Hunter Jack Madden and Joshua O’Garro each scored 23 points, with Madden shooting 63.6% overall and 75% from three-point range.
Texas State’s defense had a tough outing, giving up 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Bobcats allowed 44% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 16 of 36 shots.
From beyond the arc, Texas State’s defense struggled, as they allowed 8 threes on 13 attempts, a 61% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 72%.