The South Alabama Jaguars (17-16, 10-10 SBC) square off against the Texas State Bobcats (23-8, 12-6 SBC) in the Sun Belt Conference Tourney at Lakefront Arena. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bobcats fell to the UT Arlington Mavericks, 81-73, while the Jaguars edged the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 70-69.
Converting at the free throw line was one of South Alabama’s biggest advantages. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Ragin’ Cajuns were just 7-11 (63.6 percent). Texas State, on the other hand, held UT Arlington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 31.6). Texas State rallied around Jaylen Shead, who had 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Josh Ajayi, meanwhile played a key role for South Alabama with 25 points and seven rebounds.
Look for Texas State to own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Bobcats rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while South Alabama ranks 296th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 62nd in rebounds per game (37.6) while South Alabama ranks 264th (32.5).
- The Bobcats rank 27th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Jaguars rank 180th (13.7).
- South Alabama ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.1) while Texas State ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Bobcats have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas State has defeated opponents by an average of 8.8 points.
