Old Dominion Monarchs (19-11) vs Texas State Bobcats (14-18)
Game Info: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Pensacola Bay Center)
Betting Odds: Old Dominion Monarchs -3.5 -- Over/Under: 131.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Texas State Bobcats will play the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Thursday night at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida.
Texas State Preview
The Texas State Bobcats are 14-18 (6-12) this season after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Texas State shot 51.9% from the field and made 24 free throws in the win. The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 66.1 points per game, 67.7 points against per game, 32.5 rebounds per game, and 9.9 assists per game. Mason Harrell has led the Bobcats this season with 15.9 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game. Texas State is shooting 43.9% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 30.5% on three pointers this year.
Old Dominion Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 19-11 (11-7) this season after they defeated Marshall by a score of 71-67 in their last game. Old Dominion shot 40.9% from the field and was +13 in rebounding margin in the win. The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 67.9 points per game, 66.2 points against per game, 38.1 rebounds per game, and 10.7 assists per game. Chaunce Jenkins has led the Monarchs this season with 13.8 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, and 2.9 assists per game. Old Dominion is shooting 42.3% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this year.
Trends
Texas State is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games and 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games. The over is 10-1 in Texas State’s last 11 games. Old Dominion is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games and 7-20 ATS in their last 27 neutral site games. The under is 10-4 in Old Dominion’s last 14 games.
Pick
Old Dominion had a very good season in conference play this year and they have won three games in a row, including a two-point win against Texas State. Texas State has lost two of their last three games and has allowed at least 75 points in five straight games. Despite the differences in record, I think we are going to see a tight game here. I will take Texas State with the points.