The Texas State Bobcats (7-4) will be at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse to meet the Georgia Southern Eagles (6-4) in a SBC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles got blown out by the Bradley Braves, 81-51, while the Bobcats dismantled the Bethany (KS) Swedes, 117-65.
Texas State dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.1 (below their season average of 32.3) and a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.5). For those same stats, Bethany (KS) was 5.9 and 24.4, respectively. Georgia Southern, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 13.6). Georgia Southern was lifted by Ike Smith, who had seven points and 11 rebounds. Nijal Pearson played a key role for Texas State with 30 points and six rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Eagles won the most recent contest 74-58. Georgia Southern was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Eagles made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Bobcats were just 5-14 (35.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Eagles will look to push the more methodical Bobcats. The Eagles rank 17th in possessions per game while the Bobcats are 261st.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Georgia Southern ranks 249th (39.7).
- The Eagles rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Bobcats rank 132nd (3.6).
- Georgia Southern averages 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 61st in the country. Texas State ranks 91st in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- The Bobcats rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Eagles rank 160th (13.5).
- Georgia Southern ranks fifth in steals per game (10.5) while Texas State ranks 99th (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, down from 13.5 for the season.
