Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd, at the Cajundome. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bobcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Ragin Cajuns’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisiana

-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas State and Lousiana

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

Texas State Looks for Third Straight Win

Texas State looks for the third straight win and they have a whole lot of confidence right now. Two games ago against Georgia State, they won 94-80 and in the last game against Southern Miss, they were able to secure 85-82 victory. It took an overtime period in the last game but they only gave up eight points in the overtime period and that was enough for the win. Forward Tylan Pope had a huge game putting up 28 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. Coleton Benson also put up 23 points, three assists, and two rebounds. 

Texas State comes into this game with an 11-8 record overall and they have gone 9-8 against the spread. Texas State currently averages 77.6 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The Bobcats are ranked 108th in college basketball while the defense is ranked 193rd in college basketball. They are averaging 56.68 field goals per game which is 184th in the league. Tylan Pope has been the top player for Texas State averaging 15.5 points while shooting 52.5 percent from the field. 

Why Texas State Will Beat Louisiana 

• Louisiana has lost each of its last four day games at Cajundome against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas State has won each of its last three games after coming off overtime.

Louisiana Looks for Second Straight Win

Louisiana in the last game faced off against Louisiana Monroe in the last game and they were able to secure the 65-60 victory. At halftime they were up 35-28, and even though they didn’t play as well in the second half they were still able to secure the five point victory. Kentrell Garnett has been the top player for Louisiana putting up 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. 

Louisiana comes into this game with a 6-13 record overall and they have gone 5-13 against the spread. Louisiana is averaging 65.9 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 338th in the league while the defense is ranked 281st in the league. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has been the top player for Louisiana averaging 12.6 points while shooting 43 percent from the field. Louisiana will meet Southern Miss, Texas State, South Alabama, and Georgia Southern after this game.

Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction

Give me Texas State as the underdog here. Texas State sits with an 11-8 record overall and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Texas State is averaging 77.6 points per game while Louisiana is averaging 65.9 points per game and that is going to be the difference here. Louisiana’s offense isn’t going to be good enough here, and Texas State will cover the spread here.