The Texas State Bobcats and Sam Houston State Bearkats face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the Johnson Coliseum.  Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Texas State vs Sam Houston State prediction.

Texas State Looks to Build on Last Game

Texas State comes into this game with a 4-5 record overall but they are coming off a victory in the last game. In the last game against Jarvis Christian, Texas State scored 107 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. Two games ago against Texas, Texas State’s offense only scored 58 points and they ended up losing by 19 poins. Texas State on the season is averaging 68.9 points while their defense is giving up 69.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 140th and they are going to need the defense to step up here. 

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Sam Houston State Coming off a One Point Victory

Sam Houston State comes into this game with a 7-5 record and they were able to secure a one point victory over Louisiana-Monroe in the last game. Jaden Ray had a strong game putting up 16 points, two assists, and one rebound. Sam Houston State on the season is averaging 72.7 points while their defense is giving up 71.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 193rd and when they have struggled the defense usually hasn’t been good enough. Davon Barnes is averaging 15.4 points while shooting 39 percent from the field.

Texas State vs Sam Houston State Betting Prediction

I do think Sam Houston State is going to find success here. Sam Houston State does a good job of getting to the free throw line and they are going to find success here at getting to the free throw line. Texas State’s offense also isn’t going to be good, and that is going to be the difference here as Sam Houston State is going to get the job done here. Back Sam Houston State against the spread.