Texas State Bobcats Set to Face Troy Trojans in Sun Belt Conference Showdown at Trojan Arena
The Texas State Bobcats will be playing against the Troy Trojans in a Sun Belt Conference game at Trojan Arena. The Bobcats have a record of 7-12 overall and 1-6 in Sun Belt,
Game outlook
The Texas State Bobcats will be playing against the Troy Trojans in a Sun Belt Conference game at Trojan Arena. The Bobcats have a record of 7-12 overall and 1-6 in Sun Belt, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. In their last game, they suffered a 79-72 home loss against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Trojans, on the other hand, have a record of 11-8 overall and 5-2 in Sun Belt. They are also on a two-game losing streak, with their last game resulting in a 64-63 road loss against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. St. Louis is the betting favorite, initially opening at -1, but the current line is at St. Louis -2.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wildcats +106 | Billikens -125
Spread: Wildcats +2 (-110) | Billikens -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 56%.
Davidson Wildcats
The Texas State Bobcats recently suffered a 79-72 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Despite a strong shooting performance, with a 45.3% field goal percentage and 33.3% from beyond the arc, the Bobcats struggled defensively, allowing 43 points in the first half. Sophomore guard Jordan Mason stood out with 21 points, two rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal. The Red Wolves shot 41.5% overall and 35.5% from three-point range. The Bobcats' offense has underperformed this season, ranking 284th nationally with an average of 70.1 points per game. However, their defense has been more solid, allowing an average of 71.6 points per game, placing them at 177th in college basketball. In terms of the Davidson Wildcats, they have a power ranking of 246 and are ranked 235th in offense, scoring an average of 72.82 points per game. Defensively, they have performed better, allowing an average of 67.94 points per game, placing them at 91st in the country. The Wildcats shoot 44.47% from the field, 71.01% from the free-throw line, and 33.57% from three-point range. They average 35.06 rebounds per game, 13.06 offensive assists, and 10.71 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.99% from the field, 65.93% from the free-throw line, and 33.98% from beyond the arc. They average 34.41 defensive rebounds per game, 13.18 defensive assists, and 11.88 turnovers per game.