Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Texas State vs Old Dominion NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Norfolk.
Texas State vs Old Dominion Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Monarchs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Texas State is favored by -2.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.
Texas State vs. Old Dominion Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Where: Norfolk at Chartway Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds TXST -2.5, TXST -153 | OLD +127 O/U 141.5
Bobcats Preview: Will the Bobcats Defense Show Up on the Road?
Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Texas State fell to 10-11 on the season after an 85-74 home loss to Arkansas State on Saturday. The Bobcats entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Texas State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.
Bobcats Offense Breakdown
Texas State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, and made 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15 at the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.
Izaiyah Nelson was perfect from the field, going 10 for 10 and finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Terrance Ford Jr. added 20 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range. Dylan Dawson also hit 50% from deep, making 4 of 8 threes and contributing 15 points and 6 assists.
Bobcats Team Defense
Despite Texas State allowing 85 points, they forced their opponent into shooting 44% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 61 attempts. From two-point range, the opposing team shot 44%, converting 19 of their 43 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 8 of 18 threes, also at a 44% clip. Texas State sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 80%. The Bobcats gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Monarchs Preview: Do the Monarchs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games
The Monarchs fell to 8-13 on the season after a 68-54 road loss to James Madison on Saturday. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, Old Dominion not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Old Dominion trailed 36-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Monarchs Offense Breakdown
Old Dominion struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34% from the field and 33.3% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 three-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Monarchs connected on 78.6%, going 11 for 14. Sean Durugordon led the team with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Mark Freeman added 17 points. Bryce Lindsay contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.
Monarchs Team Defense
Old Dominion's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 16 made two-point shots on 29 attempts, which is 55% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Monarchs' defense held the other team to 29% shooting, as they made 9 of their 31 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposition went 9/11, hitting 81% of their shots. Old Dominion also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Bobcats vs Monarchs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
- The Monarchs are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Monarchs have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bobcats have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Texas State vs Old Dominion Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Old Dominion +2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.