Princeton vs Texas State Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks
Texas State (2-3) vs. Princeton (4-2)
November 22, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Princeton -5.5; Over/Under: +140
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The Texas State Bobcats and Princeton Tigers meet Friday in college basketball action at The HTC Center. Here’s a Princeton vs Texas State Prediction. This article will include a Princeton vs Texas State Pick.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats lost to Bradley and Abilene Christian, and they play Texas Southern, Rice, and FAU next. The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 73 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Kaden Gumbs is averaging 17 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Joshua O’Garro is averaging 13.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. Due Drinnon is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Dawson is dishing 2.3 assists. The Texas State Bobcats are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Texas State Bobcats are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Princeton Tigers Betting Preview
The Princeton Tigers beat Merrimack, lost to Wright State, and they play Saint Joseph’s, Furman, and Monmouth next. The Princeton Tigers are averaging 72.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Dalen Davis is averaging 17 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Xaivian Lee is averaging 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. Caden Pierce is the third double-digit scorer and Blake Peters is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Princeton Tigers are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free throw line. The Princeton Tigers are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Princeton Tigers will win
- Princeton has won 28 of its last 35 games.
- Texas State has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Texas State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
Matchup/League Facts
- Princeton ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.8).
- Texas State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (55.9%).
- Texas State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (13.8).
Princeton vs Texas State Prediction
The Texas State Bobcats haven’t looked great in their last three games, and I doubt things improve at the end of a back-to-back. However, the Princeton Tigers have been sluggish defensively and got smoked yesterday as well. You can score on this Princeton team, and the Tigers have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. Texas State can hang around. Give me the points.