The winless Jackson State Tigers (0-4) head to Strahan Coliseum to square off with the Texas State Bobcats (2-2). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Bobcats fell to the 24th-ranked Baylor Bears, 72-63, while the Tigers were defeated by the SMU Mustangs, 80-63.
Jackson State forced SMU into a turnover percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 14.1) while Texas State held Baylor to an effective field goal percentage of 0.459 (below their season average of 0.559). Texas State received a boost from Nijal Pearson, who contributed 20 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jayveous McKinnis was a key piece for Jackson State with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas State figures to have a substantial edge. Since last season, the Bobcats defense ranks 31st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while the Jackson State offense ranks 345th in effective field goal percentage (0.447). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Tigers. They rank 269th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the Bobcats have forced the 38th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
Jackson State Tigers at Texas State Bobcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas State ranks 94th in assists per game (14.2) while Jackson State ranks 268th (11.3).
- The Tigers average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 215th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Texas State ranks 218th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Jackson State ranks 304th (17.8).
- The Bobcats rank 87th in steals per game (7.0) while the Tigers rank 237th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Texas State ranks 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Jackson State ranks 165th (34.9).
