The Texas State Bobcats will hit the floor running against the away Texas-Arlington Mavericks Tuesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas State Bobcats betting line opened as 5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Texas State Bobcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas State Bobcats sport a record of 9-11 and 7-7 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Texas-Arlington Mavericks have 15-7 and 13-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 8-6 for the Texas State Bobcats and 11-9 for the Texas-Arlington Mavericks.
The Bobcats - Mavericks odds would favor the Mavericks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas State is rated No. 254 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas-Arlington is at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Texas State has the nation's No. 230-rated offensive output, at 66.3 PPG. The visiting Texas-Arlington Mavericks defense ranks No. 123 allowing on average 70 PPG. The Bobcats FG% has averaged 42.71% so far, more than the Texas State Mavericks marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.98% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mavericks blew out Georgia State on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 90-69 win at GSU Sports Arena.
The Bobcats endured a 66-62 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Saturday, despite a 16-point effort from Ethan Montalvo at Hanner Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-Arlington home to Appalachian State, Saturday, February 13th
Texas State at Appalachian State, Thursday, February 11th