The Texas State Bobcats (24-9) will be 8-point favorites in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Strahan Coliseum when they square off against the FIU Golden Panthers (19-13). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 148.5 points and it gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
FIU Golden Panthers at Texas State Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Bobcats fell to the Georgia State Panthers, 59-46, while the Golden Panthers were defeated by the North Texas Mean Green, 71-57.
FIU forced North Texas into a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 16.9) while Texas State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 27.5). Tre’Larenz Nottingham played a pivotal role for Texas State with 13 points. Osasumwen Osaghae, meanwhile led the way for FIU, contributing 10 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks.
Games involving the Golden Panthers have gone under the total 53.6 percent of the time. FIU holds records of 19-13 straight up (SU) and 16-12 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike FIU, a little over half of Bobcats games have finished over the total. Additionally, Texas State is 24-9 SU and 17-13-2 ATS.
Texas State could dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Bobcats rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while FIU ranks 335th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.6 percent).
FIU Golden Panthers at Texas State Bobcats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while FIU ranks 306th (43.1).
- The Golden Panthers rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while the Bobcats rank 183rd (21.9).
- FIU averages 10.6 steals per game, which ranks first in the nation. Texas State ranks 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Bobcats rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Golden Panthers rank 233rd (14.5).
- FIU ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.6) while Texas State ranks 199th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Panthers have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
- The Bobcats have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas State has defeated opponents by an average of 8.2 points.
