Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Prediction 01/16/20

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The Texas State Bobcats (10-8, 3-4 SBC) will be at Fant-Ewing Coliseum to square off against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (6-10, 2-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Warhawks were blown out by the Georgia State Panthers, 84-62, while the Bobcats won big over the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 82-57.

The Bobcats forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.505). Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.231). Tyree White led the way for Louisiana-Monroe, recording 21 points and nine rebounds. Texas State, meanwhile, rallied around Nijal Pearson, who recorded 22 points and five rebounds.

The Warhawks won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 63-60. Louisiana-Monroe had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.375). Texas State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (12-14; 85.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 324th in possessions per game (66.3) and Texas State is 282nd (67.6).

Texas State at Louisiana-Monroe Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Louisiana-Monroe ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Texas State ranks 103rd (3.6).
  • The Warhawks rank 251st in three pointers attempted per game (17.9) while the Bobcats rank 283rd (15.7).
  • Texas State ranks 227th in rebounds per game (33.6) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 238th (33.1).
  • The Bobcats rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Warhawks rank 91st (6.3).
  • Texas State ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 96th (12.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
  • The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 8.9 for the season.