Texas State Bobcats vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 2/5/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Location: Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

The Old Dominion Monarchs (10-13) will play the Texas State Bobcats (12-11) at Chartway Arena on Wednesday.

The Texas State Bobcats stepped onto the hardwood against Arkansas State and took a loss by a score of 85-74 in their last game. Texas State finished the game having earned a 44.3% FG percentage (27 of 61) and converted 8 out of their 18 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Bobcats knocked down 12 of 15 attempts for a rate of 80.0%. In relation to grabbing rebounds, they compiled 21 with 6 of them being of the offensive sort. They also doled out 23 assists in the game as well as forcing the other team into 14 turnovers and earning 8 steals. In regard to defending, Texas State allowed their opponent to shoot 57.4% from the field on 31 of 54 shooting. Arkansas State dished out 11 dimes and had 5 steals for this contest. On top of that, Arkansas State collected 35 boards (10 offensive, 25 defensive), but couldn't earn a rejection. Arkansas State shot 75.0% at the charity stripe by making 15 of their 20 attempts. They converted 8 of their 13 tries from distance. When it comes to personal fouls, the Bobcats left the arena with 16 and Arkansas State finished the game with 17 personal fouls.

Tylan Pope is a player who was important for this game. He finished the contest at 38.5% from the floor but finished the game without an assist. He was on the court for 26 mins and pulled down 5 rebounds. He recorded 17 points on 5 out of 13 shooting.

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Texas State will take the court with a win-loss mark of 12-11 on the campaign. They lose possession by turning the ball over 12.2 times per game and as a group are committing 17.9 fouls per game. As a team, Texas State is pulling down 36.5 rebounds per game and has accounted for 327 dimes so far this season, which ranks 120th in college in terms of passing. The Bobcats are shooting 37.7% on 3-pointers (133 of 353) and 77.5% from the free throw line. They have an average of 76.7 points per game (117th in the country) while shooting 46.6% from the field.

On the defensive end of the court, the Bobcats have forced 12.2 turnovers per game and they draw 17.9 personal fouls. They are giving up 37.8% on shots from beyond the perimeter while they are 218th in college in points per game from their opponents (72.6). The Bobcats defense is allowing a FG percentage of 44.0% (572 of 1,301) and they concede 32.1 boards per game as a team. They are 180th in D-1 in giving up assists to their opponents with 291 conceded so far this year.

The last time they took the court, the Old Dominion Monarchs went home defeated by a final of 68-54 when they faced James Madison. The Monarchs were able to collect 23 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 29 for this game. They also gave up possession of the ball 11 times, but didn't have a steal. James Madison earned 12 personal fouls for the contest which took the Monarchs to the free throw line for 14 attempts. They were able to convert 11 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 78.6%. With regard to shots from beyond the perimeter, Old Dominion knocked down 7 of their 20 tries (35.0%). When the final whistle blew, the Monarchs finished 18 out of 53 from the floor which had them sitting at 34.0%. The Monarchs permitted James Madison to bury 25 out of their 60 tries from the floor which had them shooting 41.7% for the matchup. They went 29.0% from distance by shooting 9 out of 31 and finished the contest at 9 of 11 at the charity stripe (81.8%). In regard to team rebounding, Old Dominion permitted James Madison to pull down 37 in all (12 on the offensive glass).

Sean Durugordon ended up being important for the Monarchs for this game. He made 4 out of 13 for the game for a field goal percentage of 30.8%, and added 8 rebounds. He had 18 points in his 36 mins on the court, but didn't record an assist.

Old Dominion has a win-loss mark of 10-13 so far this year. As an offense, the Monarchs are hitting on 40.2% from the floor, which is 353rd in the nation. Old Dominion has earned 1,556 pts for the season (67.7 per game) and they collect 39.0 rebounds per contest. They are assisting teammates 11.0 times per contest (342nd in college) and they are losing possession via turnover 11.9 times per contest. The Monarchs are responsible for committing 17.0 fouls per contest and they shoot 68.9% from the charity stripe.

The Monarchs on defense are ranked 189th in the country in points given up per game with 71.6. They have forced 10.2 TO's every game and have allowed teams to shoot 43.1% from the field (156th in D-1). The Old Dominion defense gives up 33.6% from downtown (164 of 488) and opponents are connecting on 69.2% of their free throw attempts. They have relinquished 12.5 dimes and 36.3 total boards per game, which is 126th and 286th in those defensive categories.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Texas State

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