The Texas State Bobcats will hit the floor running against the visiting Sam Houston State Bearkats Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

Supporters of the Bearkats have watched them go 12-18 and 0-4 ATS on the year, while the Bobcats are at 13-16 and 1-0 ATS. In totals betting, the Bobcats are 1-0, while the Bearkats have a 1-3 mark.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 210-ranked Bobcats and the No. 143-rated Bearkats in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 70-66 win for the Bobcats on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Bearkats rank No. 149 in NCAA Division 1 with 34.9 per game. That compares with Texas State’s No. 84 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Texas State is college basketball's No. 27-ranked team at 8.2 per game, while the Bearkats rate No. 318 with 4.6 per game.

Defensively, Sam Houston State features the nation's No. 15-rated defense on the road, allowing 60.7 points per game. Texas State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 8 nationally in scoring at home.

Sam Houston State was a 58-47 loser in its last match at home against Stephen F. Austin. Sam Houston State suffered a 58-47 loss against Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday, getting 13 points from Demarcus Gatlin in a losing effort at Bernard Johnson Coliseum.

Texas State was an 81-65 loser in their most recent outing at home against Lamar. Texas State suffered an 81-65 loss against Lamar on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Matt Staff in a losing effort at Strahan Coliseum.