Tarleton State vs PFW Prediction 3-25-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tarleton State vs PFW prediction for this college basketball showdown on Monday, March 25th at the Spokane Center. We will take a look at: 

-The Fort Wayne Mastodons recent form and recent player performance

-The Tarleton State Texans recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Fort Wayne and Tarleton State.

Tarleton State Dominated Last Game

Tarleton State faced off against Abilene Christian in the last game, and they were elite, scoring 86 points on the way to the victory. KiAndre Gaddy had a strong game, putting up 16 points. There were four different players that finished with at least 10 points. Tarleton State was 2nd in the WAC, behind Grand Canyon and ahead of UT Arlington and Seattle. Tarleton State is averaging 74.1 points, while their defense is giving up 68.5 points per game. If the offense can run up the score, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Jakorie Smith is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 41.1 percent from the field. 

Fort Wayne Coming off Close Victory

Fort Wayne faced off against Bowling Green in the last game, and they were able to secure the 77-75 victory. Fort Wayne had four different players that finished with at least 10 points. Jalen Jackson had a strong game, putting up 18 points. PFW had an 11-9 conference record, the same as Cleveland State. Fort Wayne is averaging 80.8 points, while their defense is giving up 71.5 points per game. They are an elite offensive team, but their defense has been a major issue. Jalen Jackson is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from behind the three point line.

Tarleton State Texans Team Facts

• Tarleton State has won each of its last eight day games.
• Twelve of Tarleton State’s last 13 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Tarleton State has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-Conference opponents at Wisdom Gym.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Team Facts

• Purdue Fort Wayne has won 15 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Five of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last six day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Tarleton State vs Fort Wayne Betting Prediction

There is going to be no issue scoring by either team. Fort Wayne is going to run up the score here, but their defense is going to really struggle to defend here. Tarleton State is averaging 74.1 points per game, and they are also going to go over their season average over here. This game is going to be a higher-scoring affair, and this game will end up over the total. This is one of the strongest plays on the board.