Texas State Bobcats (14-18) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (19-11)
March 2, 2023 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Old Dominion Monarchs -3.5 / Texas State Bobcats +3.5; Over/Under: +131.5
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The Texas State Bobcats and Old Dominion Monarchs meet Thursday in the college basketball Sun Belt Tournament at the Pensacola Bay Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 65.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Mason Harrell is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Nighael Ceaser is averaging 9.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Tyrel Morgan is grabbing 6.1 rebounds and Nate Martin is dishing 0.8 assists. The Texas State Bobcats are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Texas State Bobcats are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
The Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 67.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Chaunce Jenkins is averaging 13.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tyreek Scott-Grayson is averaging 13.6 points and 4.7 rebounds. Mekhi Long is the third double-digit scorer, and Ben Stanley is dishing 0.3 assists. The Old Dominion Monarchs are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Old Dominion Monarchs are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Texas State vs Old Dominion Trends
The Bobcats are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games and 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Monarchs are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 neutral site games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 10-1 in Bobcats last 11 overall. The under is 10-4 in Monarchs last 14 overall.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Old Dominion Monarchs have been the better team this season, they’re laying the better ball now, and they’re 16-12-1 ATS on the year. The Texas State Bobcats are 9-18-2 ATS on the season and have had issues finishing games lately. Give me ODU and the reasonable line given the trust ability.
