The Texas State Bobcats (14-9, 7-5 SBC) will be at the HTC Center to meet the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (12-11, 5-7 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Texas State Bobcats at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Chanticleers defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves 83-77, while the Bobcats beat the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 71-66.
Texas State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 14.9) and a free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.300). For those same stats, Louisiana was 18.6 and 0.224, respectively. Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Arkansas State. The Chanticleers had a rate of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.507), while the Red Wolves posted a mark of 0.432 (below their season average of 0.498). DeVante’ Jones played well for Coastal Carolina with 20 points and eight assists. Nijal Pearson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Texas State, putting up 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Pearson led the Bobcats to a 78-66 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 29 points. Texas State did a great job of getting and making free throws (29-39; 74.4 percent). Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 25.0).
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Chanticleers will look to push the more methodical Bobcats. The Chanticleers rank 34th in possessions per game while the Bobcats are 287th. Furthermore, the Bobcats rank seventh in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.302), while the Chanticleers rank 337th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.308).
Texas State Bobcats vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Coastal Carolina ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Texas State ranks 213th (33.9).
- The Bobcats rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Chanticleers rank 192nd (13.9).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 112th in blocks per game (3.2) while Texas State ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Bobcats rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while the Chanticleers rank 277th (26.2).
- Texas State ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Coastal Carolina ranks 180th (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
- The Chanticleers have been outscored by an average of 10.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Coastal Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.
