In this article, we will formulate a Texas State vs Ohio prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 24th at The HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats are 3-3 this year after they defeated Princeton by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Texas State trailed 43-41 at the half, but they scored 42 points in the second half for the narrow win. The Bobcats shot 55.6% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. Tyrel Morgan led Texas State with 27 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bobcats lost three games in a row against Bradley, Abilene Christian, and TCU. Texas State has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Kaden Gumbs is averaging 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Texas State is shooting 46.9% from the field, 77% on free throws, and 36.9% on three-pointers this year.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
The Ohio Bobcats are 2-4 this season after they defeated Portland by a score of 85-73 in their last game. Ohio led 46-30 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 43 points in the second half. The Bobcats shot 45.2% from the field, 32.4% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. AJ Clayton led Ohio with 34 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bobcats lost three games in a row against Middle Tennessee, Memphis, and Illinois State. Ohio has scored 78.5 points per game and they have allowed 83.2 points per game, while also averaging 33.2 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. AJ Clayton is averaging 16.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Ohio is shooting 44% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this year.
Why Texas State will beat Ohio
- Ohio has lost nine of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents.
- Texas State has won each of its last three games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Texas State has won the first half in each of its last three games against the Mid-American Conference.
Why Ohio will beat Texas State
- Texas State has lost three of its last four games.
- Texas State has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
Texas State vs Ohio Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning their last game, and both teams have lost three of their last four. Ohio is shooting just 44% from the field and they have allowed over 83 points per game on defense. Texas State is shooting 47% from the field and they have been the much better defensive team on the season, but have allowed at least 80 points in two straight. I think we could see plenty of points in this matchup and I like the over here.