The Cal Poly Mustangs (1-2) clash with the Texas State Bobcats (2-1) at Earle A. Chiles Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Free Prediction
The Bobcats are trying to rebound after their 75-69 loss to the Drake Bulldogs in their last game. Drake’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Texas State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.224, while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.131. Nijal Pearson was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
In the Mustangs’ last outing, they fell to the Washington State Cougars, 84-70. Washington State’s 12.2 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Cal Poly, who had a mark of 19.7. The Cougars’ mark was worse than their season average of 12.1. Cal Poly’s Donovan Fields had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Cal Poly ranks 265th in possessions per game (68.0) and Texas State is 338th (65.5) since the 2017-18 season.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cal Poly, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas State ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Cal Poly ranks 247th (36.8).
The Mustangs rank 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Bobcats rank 257th (19.6).
Texas State ranks 99th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while Cal Poly ranks 263rd (14.8).
The Mustangs rank 93rd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bobcats rank 226th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Texas State ranks 191st in steals per game (5.8) while Cal Poly ranks 265th (4.9).
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