Texas State Bobcats vs Texas Southern Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Tigers face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX. In this non-conference matchup, Texas State is favored by -5.5 against Texas Southern. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.
TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers +5.5
This game will be played at H&PE Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Bobcats Chances on the Road
Texas State picked up a 74-65 win over Ohio on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they entered as +3.5 point underdogs. Not only did they secure the victory, but they also covered the spread.
After leading 35-31 at halftime, Texas State scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 139 came in under the O/U line of 146.5.
Texas State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, with a two-point shooting mark of 47.3% (26/55) and 37.5% from three-point range (3/8). At the free-throw line, they hit 72.2% of their attempts, going 13/18.
The Bobcats grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Tylan Pope led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from three (2/3). AJ Clayton added 18 points, hitting 4 of 12 from beyond the arc.
Despite giving up 65 points, Texas State’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 46% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 3 threes on 8 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
Texas State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws for a 72% success rate. The Bobcats also gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Tigers Lock in a Home Win?
Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games
Texas Southern’s season continued with a 99-68 loss to New Mexico on Sunday, November 24th. The Tigers, who were +25 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 38-31 at halftime, Texas Southern allowed 61 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.
Texas Southern put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 50% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-18, while struggling inside, shooting just 34.1% on two-point attempts (14/41). At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.5%, making 13 of 17 attempts.
Tru Washington led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 75% from three (3/4). Mustapha Amzil added 18 points, though he shot just 40% from the field. Kavion McClain contributed 15 points and 6 assists, shooting 50% overall and 40% from deep.
Texas Southern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 56% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Texas Southern’s opponent hit 11 of 27 three-point attempts, shooting 40%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12, shooting 57%. Texas Southern gave up 14 offensive rebounds.