Texas Southern vs Texas State Prediction 12-1-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Texas Southern vs Texas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 1st at H&PE Arena in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers are 2-5 this year after they defeated Texas A&M-King by a score of 80-72 in their last game. Texas Southern led 39-35 at the half and added 41 points in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 59.6% from the field, 57.1% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Kavion McClain led Texas Southern with 14 points and six assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers lost four games in a row against New Mexico, Samford, Georgia Tech, and Georgia. Texas Southern has scored 75 points per game and they have allowed 83.6 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Kavion McClain is averaging 14.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, while Texas Southern is shooting 43.5% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this year.

Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Texas State Bobcats are 4-3 this season after they defeated Ohio by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Texas State led 35-31 at halftime and was able to pull away in the second half for the win. The Bobcats shot 46% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Tylan Pope led Texas State with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bobcats defeated Princeton by a score of 83-80 but did lose to Bradley, Abilene Christian, and TCU before that. Texas State has scored 74.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.7 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Kaden Gumbs is averaging 16.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Texas State is shooting 46.7% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Texas State will beat Texas Southern

• Texas Southern has lost 17 of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents.
• Texas State has won three of its last four day games.
• Texas Southern has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.

Texas Southern vs Texas State Prediction 

Texas Southern comes into this matchup with a 2-5 record on the season, but they are still looking for their first D-1 win of the season. The Tigers have allowed a least 92 points in three of their last four D-1 games and they are allowing 83.6 points per game this year. Texas State has won two games in a row and they are the better team in most metrics. This Texas Southern team has struggled to even keep games competitive this season, so give me Texas State here.