The Texas State Bobcats (3-1) will face off against the USC Upstate Spartans (1-3) at Earle A. Chiles Center. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Texas State Bobcats vs. USC Upstate Spartans Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Spartans were beaten by the Portland Pilots, 73-56, while the Bobcats beat the Cal Poly Mustangs, 54-42.
Texas State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 31.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.481 (below their season average of 0.525). Cal Poly was 13.8 and 0.402, respectively, for those same stats. USC Upstate, on the other hand, forced Portland into a turnover percentage of 17.1 (above their season average of 12.7). USC Upstate rallied around Deion Holmes, who finished with 20 points and six rebounds. Nijal Pearson fueled Texas State with 22 points and six rebounds.
The offense of USC Upstate will battle against the stingy defense of Texas State. Since the 2017-18 season, the Spartans rank 207th in offensive efficiency, while the Bobcats are 54th in defensive efficiency. The Bobcats should have the advantage on that end of the court. ,
Texas State Bobcats vs. USC Upstate Spartans Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Texas State ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while USC Upstate ranks 296th (38.4).
- The Spartans rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bobcats rank 234th (4.0).
- USC Upstate ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Texas State ranks 165th (6.2).
- The Spartans rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while the Bobcats rank 267th (19.5).
- Texas State ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while USC Upstate ranks 314th (18.0).
