The Texas State Bobcats (8-1) will be at home in Strahan Coliseum when they take on the Houston Baptist Huskies (2-4). The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bobcats beat the Air Force Falcons, 67-57, while the Huskies got blown out by the Arizona Wildcats, 90-60.
The Bobcats had a much better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 24.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.549 vs. 0.500). Houston Baptist, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 15.1). Texas State’s Nijal Pearson had a good outing, finishing with 21 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Houston Baptist was led by Jalon Gates, who had 15 points.
The Huskies won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 71-52. Houston Baptist had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.322). Texas State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 24.1).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas State figures to have a significant edge. Dating back to last season, the Bobcats defense ranks eighth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.492), while the Houston Baptist offense ranks 321st in effective field goal percentage (0.471). Contrasting tempos will be on display in this meeting. The up-tempo Huskies rank 19th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Bobcats rank 272nd.
Houston Baptist vs. Texas State Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Texas State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Houston Baptist ranks 277th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
- The Bobcats rank 188th in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Huskies rank 234th (5.2).
- The Bobcats rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Huskies rank 273rd (38.5).
- Texas State averages 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Houston Baptist ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
