| MATCHUP | Texas State Bobcats | Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-8 | 10-7 |
| Where | Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Texas State Bobcats and Southern Miss Golden Eagles meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Western Hall. Here’s a Texas State vs Southern Mississippi Prediction. This article will include a Texas State vs Southern Mississippi Pick.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats lost to Troy, beat UL Monroe, and they play Arkansas State next. Texas State has lost 5 of its last 8 games.
The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 85.4 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 81.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Mark Drone is averaging 14.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, while DJ Hall is averaging 13.2 points and 7.3 rebounds. Dimp Pernell is dishing 1.9 assists and Kaden Gumbs is dishing 4 assists. The Texas State Bobcats are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Texas State Bobcats are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat UL Monroe and Louisiana, and they play UL Monroe next. Southern Miss has split its last 8 games.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are averaging 81.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Tylik Weeks is averaging 17.4 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Isaac Taveras is averaging 15.8 points and 2.4 assists. Djahi Binet is grabbing 6.5 rebounds and Dylan Brumfield is dishing 3.2 assists. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
- Southern Miss has won each of its last five games at Reed Green Coliseum following a road win.
- Texas State has lost three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
- Southern Miss has won the first half in three of its last four games against the Sun Belt Conference.
Why the Texas State Bobcats will win
- Southern Miss has lost seven of its last eight night games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Texas State has won six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Texas State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Four of Southern Miss’ last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Reed Green Coliseum have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas State ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.6).
- Texas State ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.4%).
Texas State vs Southern Mississippi Prediction
It’s usually a close game when Southern Mississippi and Texas State play, as the underdog has covered the last 3 meetings, and the last 2 have seen overtime. So, I considered the points. However, Texas State has failed to cover each of its last 7 games. Texas State hasn’t cashed a ticket since November 21. Southern Mississippi has won most of the games it’s supposed to win this season and is fresh off two road wins, which could have a carry-over effect here. The line isn’t too crazy. I’ll lay the points with Southern Mississippi.