COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Texas State enters with a 19-13 record and a 16-1 home mark, but it is coming in on a loss and has shown some uneven form away from home. The Bobcats average 71.9 points per game, shoot 50.0% overall, 32.2% from three, and 76.2% at the line. They also rebound at a solid clip with 34.8 boards per game and allow 72.5 points per game. Texas A&M-CC is 18-15 overall and has been more ordinary on the road, with a 7-9 away record. The Islanders average 68.5 points per game, shoot 49.5% from the field, 35.0% from deep, and 67.4% on free throws. They average 34.1 rebounds and allow 69.4 points per game. Their lower scoring output and weaker free throw shooting make it harder to trust them in a road game where Texas State has been very difficult to beat.
Texas State should control this game at home and is the clearer side on the moneyline. The Bobcats’ 16-1 home record, better season mark, and stronger overall shooting efficiency give them the edge over a Texas A&M-CC team that has been less dependable away from home and less efficient at the foul line. The projected result is Texas State 74, Texas A&M-CC 66.
