Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tarleton State vs Seattle NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Seattle.
Tarleton State vs Seattle Prediction
The Texans and Redhawks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Redhawks will host the game at Redhawk Center in Seattle, WA. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 129 points, and Seattle is favored to win by -9 at home vs. Tarleton State.
Tarleton State vs. Seattle Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Tarleton State Texans at Seattle Redhawks
- Where: Seattle at Redhawk Center
- Date: Thursday, February 6th
- Betting Odds SEA -9, TARL +320 | SEA -410 O/U 129
Texans Preview: Taking a Look at the Texans Chances on the Road
Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games
Tarleton State improved to 7-13 on the season with a 75-58 home win over Southern Utah on Saturday, February 1st. The Texans, who were favored by six points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 133 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 130.5.
Tarleton State took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35, maintaining their lead and securing the win.
Texans Offense Breakdown
Tarleton State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, thanks to hitting 68.3% of their two-point attempts (28/41), while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 1/10 (10%).
At the free-throw line, the Texans connected on 16 of 20 attempts (80%). They grabbed 6 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Jamir Simpson led the way with 24 points, and Bubu Benjamin added 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Texans Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort, Tarleton State allowed 58 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Texans gave up 28 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 68% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Tarleton State held their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 10 attempts (10%). They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).
Redhawks Preview: Can the Redhawks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games
Seattle’s season record dropped to 6-13 after an 83-74 road loss to Grand Canyon on Thursday. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, the Redhawks kept it closer than expected.
Seattle led 44-39 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing 44. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.
Redhawks Offense Breakdown
Seattle's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. They struggled from three-point range, hitting just 28.6% on 6-of-21 attempts, but excelled at the free-throw line, going 16-of-19 for 84.2%.
Tyon Grant-Foster and Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe both shot 58.3% from the field, with Grant-Foster adding 24 points and 7 rebounds. Kobe Williamson also contributed 20 points, connecting on 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, while Duke Brennan was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his attempts.
Redhawks Team Defense
Seattle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Redhawks had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 71% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Seattle held their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 71%. Seattle also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Texans vs Redhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Tarleton State has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 57 points per game.
- In their last five home games, Seattle has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 73. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- The last three games that Tarleton State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Redhawks have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Seattle posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Tarleton State vs Seattle Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Seattle -9 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.