The Little Rock Trojans (7-10, 2-2 SBC) look to put an end to their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Texas State Bobcats (14-3, 3-1 SBC) at Strahan Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans vs. Texas State Bobcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Trojans played, they dismantled the South Alabama Jaguars, 91-62. The Trojans knocked down 24 of their 33 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.684 (above their season average of 0.560). With 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Deondre Burns was the game’s leading scorer.
The Bobcats won a close one over the Appalachian State Mountaineers in their last contest, 70-69. Texas State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Appalachian State. The Bobcats had a rate of 35.1 (above their season average of 33.1), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 29.7. With 16 points, Texas State’s Tre’Larenz Nottingham had a solid performance.
After the Bobcats won the lone game against the Trojans last season, 72-70, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Bobcats’ 11.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Trojans, who had a mark of 19.9.
The sharp-shooting offense of Texas State will face off against the mid-tier defense of Little Rock. The Bobcats currently rank 98th in effective field goal percentage (0.534), while the Trojans are 230th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511). The Bobcats figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Trojans rank 321st in turnover percentage (22.2 percent), while the Bobcats rank 37th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.9 percent).
Little Rock Trojans at Texas State Bobcats Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas State ranks 72nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Little Rock ranks 260th (27.2).
The Bobcats average 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 187th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Texas State ranks 48th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Little Rock ranks 152nd (35.5).
The Trojans rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bobcats rank 85th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, up from 1.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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