Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Texas State Bobcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Arkansas State vs Texas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Marcos.

Arkansas State vs Texas State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Red Wolves and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. Arkansas State is favored by -5.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Texas State. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.

Arkansas State vs. Texas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Texas State Bobcats
Where: San Marcos at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds ARKST -5.5, ARKST -235 | TXST +190 O/U 148.5

Red Wolves Preview: Can the Arkansas State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games

Arkansas State improved to 16-5 on the season with an 81-68 road win over Southern Miss on Wednesday. The Red Wolves entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 149 fell just short of the 152.5 O/U line.

After trailing 41-37 at halftime, Arkansas State clamped down defensively, allowing just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own to secure the win.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

The Red Wolves put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they connected on 76% of their free throws, going 19-for-25.

DeAntoni Gordon was a standout, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Taryn Todd led the team with 25 points, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 6 attempts.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Arkansas State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 39 attempts to fall, a 43% success rate.

From three-point range, Arkansas State's defense saw their opponents make 6 of 17 attempts, shooting 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 16, shooting 69%. The Red Wolves gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Bobcats Preview: Will the Bobcats Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games

The Bobcats fell to 10-10 on the season after a 70-61 home loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday. Texas State, who were -11.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-27 at halftime, the Bobcats scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Texas State's offense managed 61 points, shooting 41.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%, with two-point shooting at 50% (17/34) and three-point shooting at just 23.5% (4/17). From the free-throw line, they hit 75%, making 15 of 20 attempts.

Kaden Gumbs led the way with 17 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Kentrell Garnett contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Chancellor White was efficient in limited minutes, scoring 14 points and knocking down 4 of 5 threes, finishing with an overall shooting percentage of 71.4%.

Bobcats Team Defense

Texas State's defense gave up 70 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. They were 17/34 on two-point attempts, hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, the opponent struggled, going 4/17 for 23%. At the free-throw line, they converted 15/20, shooting 75%. Texas State also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Red Wolves vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Red Wolves are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Across their three previous home games, Texas State has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 80 points per game.
The last ten games that Texas State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 3-7 straight up.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Red Wolves have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 7-3.