Ohio Bobcats vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
The Bobcats and Bobcats are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN2. The Bobcats will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Ohio is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 146.5 points.
OHIO BOBCATS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3.5
This game will be played at The HTC Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bobcats Make it Happen on the Road?
Ohio improved to 4-1 on the season with an 85-73 win over the Pilots on Friday. The Bobcats were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.
Ohio jumped out to a 46-30 lead at halftime, but the Pilots made things interesting in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bobcats 43-39. The total points for the game ended at 158, going over the pre-game O/U line of 149.
Ohio’s offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. They connected on 56.4% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes in total.
AJ Clayton led the way with 34 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from three. Ohio finished with 20 assists as a team, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%.
Ohio’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 24/46 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Ohio’s defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 13 shots for 61%. Ohio limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.
Can the Bobcats Secure a Win at Home?
Texas State pulled off an 83-80 road win over Princeton on Friday, November 22nd. The Bobcats were +6 underdogs going into the game, but they not only won outright, they also covered the spread.
After trailing 43-41 at halftime, Texas State tightened up defensively, allowing just 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points reached 163, going over the O/U line of 138.
Texas State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.1%, with the Bobcats hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc.
Xaivian Lee led the way with 30 points and 5 assists, while Tyrel Morgan added 27 points and 7 rebounds. Blake Peters and Kaden Gumbs each chipped in 17 points, with Gumbs also dishing out 7 assists. Texas State also connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.
Texas State’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bobcats allowed 50% shooting, as the other team went 15 for 30 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, Texas State’s defense allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%. The Bobcats gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.