Southern Miss vs. Texas State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 17, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 17, 2024

Tipping off at 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (14-12, 7-6 Sun Belt) will play the Texas State Bobcats (11-15, 4-9 Sun Belt) at Reed Green Coliseum. Southern Miss’ Austin Crowley is among the players to watch. Southern Miss is a moderate 3-point favorite against Texas State when the Golden Eagles take the court against the Bobcats on Saturday. A 130.5-point total has been set for the game.

Southern Miss vs. Texas State Betting Lines

Southern Miss vs Texas State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Southern Miss -3 130.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Southern Miss (-3)
Total Pick Over (130.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score. Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Southern Miss vs. Texas State Stat Rankings

Southern Miss Avg. (Rank) Texas State Avg. (Rank)
70.1 (277th) Points Scored 67.8 (318th)
70.0 (126th) Points Allowed 69.8 (119th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.0 (248th) Off. Rebounds 8.8 (166th)
6.8 (239th) 3pt Made 4.5 (356th)
12.2 (263rd) Assists 12.0 (277th)
11.9 (239th) Turnovers 12.8 (301st)

Southern Miss vs. Texas State Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Golden Eagles are 9-14-1 this season.
  • Southern Miss’ ATS record as 3-point favorites or more is 4-4-1.
  • The Golden Eagles have played 24 games this year, and 11 of them have gone over the total.
  • Southern Miss’ games have had more than 130.5 points scored on 17 occasions this season.
  • Golden Eagles games average 140.1 total points this season, 9.6 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Texas State has covered the spread 11 times in 24 games.
  • As 3-point underdogs or greater, the Bobcats are 5-6 against the spread.
  • There have been 11 Southern Miss’ games (out of 24) that hit the over this season.
  • So far this season, 16 Bobcats games have featured over 130.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Texas State’s games is 137.6 points, 7.1 more than this game’s over/under.

Best Betting Site For Southern Miss vs. Texas State

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Southern Miss Impact Players

  • Victor Iwuakor is tops on the Golden Eagles at 5.9 rebounds per game, while also averaging 0.8 assists and 9.2 points.
  • Donovan Ivory is putting up 13.1 points, 1.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.
  • Victor Hart averages 13.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 47.7% from the field.
  • Mo Arnold puts up 6.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 1.0 steal and 0.0 blocked shots.

Texas State Impact Players

  • Brandon Love tops the Bobcats in rebounding (5.8 per game), and puts up 10.8 points and 0.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.7 blocked shots.
  • Kaden Gumbs tops the Bobcats in assists (3.4 per game), and produces 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Jordan Mason is the Bobcats’ top scorer (12.5 points per game), and he delivers 2.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds.
  • The Bobcats receive 6.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Christian Turner.
  • Dylan Dawson is putting up 8.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, making 33.0% of his shots from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 treys per contest.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy