Boise State Broncos vs Texas Southern Tigers Matchup

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

Texas Southern vs Boise State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Broncos. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Broncos at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Boise State being favored by -22.5 over Texas Southern.

Texas Southern vs. Boise State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas Southern Tigers at Boise State Broncos
Where: Boise at ExtraMile Arena
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Betting Odds BOISE -22.5, TXS +1740 | BOISE -10000 O/U 148.5

Tigers Preview: Taking a Look at the Tigers Chances on the Road

Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games

Texas Southern’s season struggles continued with a 105-73 loss to Nevada on Saturday, dropping their record to 0-8. The Tigers, who went into the game as +21.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 55-31 at halftime, Texas Southern put up 42 points in the second half but allowed 50. The total points for the game reached 178, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 141.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Xavier DuSell's 7 threes on 11 attempts (63.6%) helped him to 25 points in Texas Southern's win, while Nick Davidson added 21 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. The Tigers shot 40.9% from beyond the arc as a team, with an overall field goal percentage of 45%.

Texas Southern's effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 10 of 14. They recorded 18 assists, with Davidson and Kobe Sanders each contributing 7.

Tigers Team Defense

Texas Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 105 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, Texas Southern's opponents shot 72%, hitting 18 of 25 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they made 18 of 36 shots, good for 50%. Texas Southern also sent their opponents to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws, or 88%.

Broncos Preview: Taking a Look at the Broncos Chances at Home

Boise State improved to 6-3 on the season with a 67-65 win over Saint Mary's on Saturday. The Broncos were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to pull off the win at home.

Boise State led 32-26 at halftime but allowed 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Boise State's offense struggled from the field in their latest game, shooting just 41.2% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. They hit only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, connecting on 4 of 14 shots from deep.

At the free-throw line, the Broncos were more efficient, making 21 of 27 attempts for a 77.8% success rate. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 6 assists in the game.

Broncos Team Defense

Boise State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a 41% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, giving up a 45% shooting percentage inside the arc.

From three-point range, Boise State's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 77%.

Tigers vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Tigers offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 97. Texas Southern posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
Through their last five home contests, the Broncos offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Boise State posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 0-5 in their last five games. Texas Southern posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Broncos have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.