Texas State vs Arkansas St. Red Wolves Predictions January 11, 2024
This Thursday night, the Sun Belt Conference will host an anticipated match at First National Bank Arena between the Texas State Bobcats and the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Game outlook
This Thursday night, the Sun Belt Conference will host an anticipated match at First National Bank Arena between the Texas State Bobcats and the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Bobcats, with a record of 6-9 and 0-3 in conference play, have been struggling lately, having lost their past four games, including a 79-75 defeat against the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last home game. On the other hand, the Red Wolves (6-9, 2-1) are experiencing a resurgence, currently on a two-game winning streak, with their most recent victory being a decisive 90-75 triumph against the Old Dominion Monarchs at home. As the game approaches, Arkansas State is listed as the favored team, initially opening at -8 and the current line stands at Arkansas State -7.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: +265 | Red Wolves -336
Spread: +7 (-110) | Red Wolves -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arkansas St. will win straight-up is 77%.
Texas State
The Texas State Bobcats are looking to recover from a recent home loss against the Marshall Thundering Herd. Despite a solid offensive performance, shooting 46.7 percent overall, 36.4 percent from distance, and making 19 free throws, their defense struggled to prevent their opponents from scoring. The Bobcats allowed 49.1 percent shooting from the field, 42.1 percent from beyond the arc, and gave up 26 free throw attempts. Throughout the season, the Bobcats' offense has struggled, ranking 294th in college basketball with an average of 69.5 points per game. However, their defense has been more average, allowing an average of 70.5 points per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. In terms of statistics, the Bobcats have a power ranking of 288 and are ranked 298 in offense, scoring an average of 69.14 points per game. Their defense is ranked 146th, allowing an average of 69.86 points per game. So far this season, they have a record of 6-9 and are 5-8 against the spread. Looking at their offensive performance, the Bobcats have a field goal percentage of 43.59 percent, ranking them 242nd. They shoot 64.46 percent from the free-throw line, ranking them 339th. Their three-point percentage is 30.80 percent, placing them 290th in the NCAAB. They average 37.64 rebounds per game, ranking 133rd, and have 13.07 offensive assists and 13.86 turnovers per game, placing them 215th and 307th, respectively. Defensively, the Bobcats allow their opponents to shoot 43.02 percent from the field, ranking them 187th. They allow 71.67 percent from the free-throw line, ranking them 225th. Their three-point defense is at 29.21 percent, ranking 45th. They average 34.93 defensive rebounds per game, placing them 34th, and have 11.50 defensive assists and 12.79 turnovers per game, ranking 91st and 176th, respectively. Overall, the Bobcats are focused on improving their performance and getting back on track in their upcoming games.