Southern Mississippi (7-9) vs Texas State (9-7)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Reed Green Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Southern Mississippi +3.5 -- Over/Under: 145 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Texas State Bobcats and Southern Miss Golden Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Reed Green Coliseum. Here’s a Texas State vs Southern Miss Prediction. This article will include a Texas State vs Southern Miss Pick.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats lost to App State, beat Troy, and they play Georgia State, Southern Miss, and Louisiana next. The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 75.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Mark Drone is averaging 17 points and 2 rebounds, while Tyrel Morgan is averaging 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds. Tylan Pope is the third double-digit scorer and Kaden Gumbs is dishing 4.4 assists. The Texas State Bobcats are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Texas State Bobcats are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles lost to Old Dominion, beat UL Monroe, and they play South Alabama, Texas State, and Troy next. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are averaging 72.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Denijay Harris is averaging 16.5 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Andre Curbelo is averaging 12 points and 4.8 assists. Neftali Alvarez is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Watson is dishing 2.8 assists. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
- Southern Miss has won each of its last 15 day games at Reed Green Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas State has lost three of its last four day games.
Why the Texas State Bobcats will win
- Texas State has won four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.
- Southern Miss has lost the first half in seven of its last nine games against Conference opponents at Reed Green Coliseum.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Texas State's last eight day games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Four of Southern Miss' last five games against the Sun Belt Conference at Reed Green Coliseum have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas State ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.0).
- Texas State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.4%).
Texas State vs Southern Miss Injury Report
Neither Texas State nor Southern Miss have a player listed on its injury report.
Texas State vs Southern Miss Prediction
The Texas State Bobcats are simply the sharper team on both sides of the ball, and they've already racked up two road wins this season. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have defensive issues that get worse when they step up in competition. Southern Miss is also 1-4 SU and 1-4 ATS in its last five games as an underdog. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will have their chances at home where they're 7-1 SU, but Texas State is more efficient offensively and that should be the difference in the end. We're not being asked to lay much. Give me Texas State on the road.
Randy’s Pick Texas State -3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
