Old Dominion vs Texas State Prediction 3/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Old Dominion vs Texas State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, March 6th, at the Pensacola Bay Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Monarchs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bobcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Old Dominion

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Old Dominion and Texas State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Monarchs and Bobcats.

Texas State Picking up Momentum

Texas State is picking up momentum, and they have won three of the last four games. The only loss during that stretch came against Troy two games ago. In the last match against James Madison, they bounced back. It took double overtime, but they pulled away late and they ended up winning 102-93. Texas State had scoring from everywhere, and five different players put up at least 12 points. Tylan Pope had a strong game, putting up 23 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Coleton Benson also put up 21 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Texas State has scored at least 80 points in the last three wins. 

Texas State comes into this game with a 16-15 record overall, and they have leaned on the offense all season. Texas State is averaging 76.7 points, while their defense is giving up 73.6 points. Texas State has had struggles with its defense at times this season, and when it wins games, it’s usually because of the offense, not because the defense is making the stops. Tylan Pope is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 54.3 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Old Dominion Defense Stepped up

Old Dominion faced off against Louisiana on Wednesday, and they gave up only 49 points on the way to the victory. They were up 29-23 at halftime, and in the second half, they never looked back. Sean Durgugrdon had a strong game, putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist. Three different players put up at least 10 points. The offense must be good, but more importantly, the defense must step up. Two games ago against Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion secured the 61-59 victory. 

Old Dominion sits with a 13-19 record overall, and a loss here will end their season. Old Dominion is averaging 68.5 points while their defense is giving up 72.9 points per game. The stats really don’t jump off the page, but in the last couple of games, it’s been the defense that they have leaned on to win. Robert Davis Jr has been the top player, averaging 15.6 points while shooting 34.3 percent from the field. 

Old Dominion vs Texas State Prediction 

Old Dominion’s defense has been better the last couple of games, but they aren’t going to have that same type of success here. Texas State’s offense has been elite this season and they are averaging 73.6 points per game. Old Dominion’s defense overall is giving up 72.9 points and they really can’t be trusted here. Texas State has so many bucket-getters, and they are all going to be on full display here. Tired legs are also going to hurt the chances for the Monarchs. Back Texas State against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Texas State – 3.5