Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Texas State looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Georgia State 46-35.
If Texas State keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 10-8 in no time. On the other hand, Georgia State will have to make due with a 7-11 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Georgia State Panthers @ Texas State Bobcats
Current Records: Georgia State 7-10, Texas State 9-8
How To Watch
What to Know
Georgia State has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Texas State Bobcats will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Strahan Coliseum. The Bobcats took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on the Panthers, who come in off a win.
Last Saturday, Georgia State was able to grind out a solid victory over Coastal Carolina, taking the game 79-74.
Meanwhile, Texas State fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Southern Miss on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 92-88 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Eagles. The Bobcats didn’t live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.
Georgia State pushed their record up to 7-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Texas State, they have been struggling recently as they’ve lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Georgia State has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39.1 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Texas State struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 37.1. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.
Georgia State is hoping to beat the odds on Wednesday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a four-game streak of failing to cover when playing as the underdog.
Odds
Texas State is a big 9.5-point favorite against Georgia State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 146.5 points.
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Series History
Georgia State has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Texas State.
- Feb 24, 2024 – Texas State 68 vs. Georgia State 59
- Feb 28, 2023 – Texas State 81 vs. Georgia State 76
- Feb 22, 2020 – Texas State 86 vs. Georgia State 76
- Dec 21, 2019 – Georgia State 81 vs. Texas State 69
- Mar 16, 2019 – Georgia State 59 vs. Texas State 46
- Jan 24, 2019 – Texas State 81 vs. Georgia State 68
- Jan 05, 2019 – Georgia State 73 vs. Texas State 69
- Feb 22, 2018 – Georgia State 77 vs. Texas State 50
- Jan 27, 2018 – Georgia State 54 vs. Texas State 50
- Feb 20, 2017 – Georgia State 67 vs. Texas State 51