Texas State vs Marshall Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/2/25

In this article, we will formulate a Texas State vs Marshall Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, at the Cam Henderson Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bobcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Thundering Herd’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Marshall

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

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

Texas State Looks to Bounce Back

Texas State in the last game faced off against UT Arlington and they scored 72 points but the defense gave up 80 points. At halftime, they were up 39–32, but in the second half they were outscored 48-33 in the second half and that led to the loss. Forward Tyrel Morgan had a strong game putting up 22 points and eight rebounds, but the lack of defense playing any defense was the difference. They also didn’t have a balanced attack and that could be helpful going forward.

Texas State is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 143rd in the league while the defense is ranked 103rd. As a team they are shooting over 18 free throws per game which is 25th in the league. Tyrel Morgan on the season is averaging 15 points while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Marshall is Suddenly Struggling

Marshall is suddenly struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Southern Miss, they were competitive but they ended up losing 68-66. In the last game against Elon, Marshall scored only 59 points while the defense gave up 73 points. At halftime, they were down 37-28 and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back. Mikal Dawson had a strong game putting up 24 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Obinna Anochili-Killen put up 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Marshall on the season is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 179th in the league while the defense is ranked 213rd. Mikal Dawson is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Texas State vs Marshall Prediction

Give me Texas State and Marshall to be involved in a high-scoring game. The offense hasn’t been exactly elite as of late, but all they are going to need is a matchup against the Texas State defense to figure it out. Texas State is averaging 77 points while Marshall is giving up 76 points per game. Both offenses are going to have no issue running up the score, and this game is going to end up over the total. This game is going to be one that gets closer to 155 or 160. Back the over.