The Texas State Bobcats host Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday, looking to build on their 12-7 mark against the 7-9 Warhawks in college basketball betting action at Strahan Coliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas State Bobcats were listed as -7-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Texas State Bobcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas State Bobcats bring a 12-7 record (5-6-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 7-9 Warhawks, who are 2-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Texas State go 6-6 so far and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks go 5-3.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Texas State Bobcats at No. 136 and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at No. 279 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Texas State's No. 224-ranked scoring average of 69.47 PPG, against a Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks defense rated No. 70 and allowing 68.06 PPG. The Texas State Bobcats FG% has averaged 46.06% to date this season, more than the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks shooters have managed so far (45.1% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Louisiana-Monroe was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Louisiana-Lafayette and falling by a 82-48 score at Cajundome.
Texas State earned a 72-70 victory over Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday, getting 14 points from Tre'Larenz Nottingham at Jack Stephens Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas-Arlington, Saturday, January 20th
Texas State at Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, January 20th