Texas Southern vs Boise State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

The Texas Southern Tigers are visiting the Boise State Broncos on Tuesday, December 17th at the ExtraMile Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Southern Tigers vs Boise State Broncos Prediction.

Boise State Broncos Preview

The Boise State Broncos have a 7-3 record this season and are coming off a 67-65 win over Saint Mary’s. The Broncos are 3-6 against the spread, and 5-4 in over/under, while they have a 4-0 home record. 

Offensively, Boise State is averaging 79.4 points per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68 points per game (106th). The Broncos shoot 47.4% from the field (93rd) and 31.3% from beyond the arc (287th). The Broncos shoot 78.4% from the free-throw line (22nd) and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game (101st).

Tyson Degenhart leads Boise State in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Javan Buchanan adds 12.1 points and 3.1 rebounds. Boise State will face Air Force, San Jose State, Wyoming, San Diego State, and UNLV following this one.

Texas Southern Tigers Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers have a 2-8 record this season and are coming off a 73-105 loss in Nevada. The Tigers are 1-7 against the spread, and 5-3 in over/under while having a 0-7 road record.

Offensively, Texas Southern is averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 246th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 84.9 points per game, which is the 7th-worst nationally. The Tigers shoot 42.8% from the field (279th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (156th). The Tigers shoot 73.3% from the free-throw line (124th) and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game (257th).

Kavion McClain leads Texas Southern in scoring this season, with 14.3 points and a team-high 5.1 assists, while Kenny Hunter adds 9.7 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds. Texas Southern will meet Abilene Christian and Southern after this game.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

• Texas Southern has lost each of its last 22 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Boise State has won each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at ExtraMile Arena.
• Boise State has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at ExtraMile Arena.

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Boise State has lost each of its last three night games following an overtime win.

Texas Southern Tigers vs Boise State Broncos Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2012, Boise State won 81-63 at home. In this Texas Southern Tigers vs Boise State Broncos Prediction, Boise State is coming as a -23.5 home favorites. Boise State is better both offensively, scoring 6.6 points more than Texas Southern, and defensively, allowing 16.9 points less. The Broncos are winning by an average of 11.4 points per game, while the Tigers are losing by an average of 12.1 points, and have been winless in their 7 road games this season. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Boise State Broncos and lay the points at home.