The South Alabama Jaguars (13-15, 6-9 SBC) wrap up their home schedule at Mitchell Center against the Texas State Bobcats (23-6, 12-4 SBC). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last game, the Jaguars were blown out by the UT Arlington Mavericks, 75-57, while the Bobcats defeated the Troy Trojans, 58-44.
Texas State played a perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.226) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 33.3). For those same stats, Troy was 0.100 and 14.3, respectively. South Alabama, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (8-11; 72.7 percent). Josh Ajayi had a good game for South Alabama, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds. Texas State was lifted by Mason Harrell, who recorded 14 points.
The Bobcats won the lone game between these two teams last season, 72-69. Texas State out-rebounded South Alabama. The Bobcats had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 21) and total rebounds (39 vs. 29). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
South Alabama might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Texas State currently ranks 10th in defensive efficiency, while the Jaguars rank 176th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Bobcats could control the offensive glass in this showdown as they rank 50th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.1 percent. The Jaguars, meanwhile, rank 280th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.4 percent).
Texas State at South Alabama Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 46th in rebounds per game (38.1) while South Alabama ranks 231st (33.0).
- The Jaguars rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Bobcats rank 76th (20.9).
- The Jaguars rank 45th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Bobcats rank 184th (2.3).
- Texas State ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while South Alabama ranks 149th (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 10.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
