The Texas State Bobcats (6-5) will battle against the third-ranked Houston Cougars (11-0) on Thursday, December 21 at 8:00 PM ET at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. The Cougars have a strong point spread at -27.5 (-110), showing they are heavily favored.

 

The Bobcats have been successful in their last three games. While these have been easy wins, they are at least back up above .500. They are coming off a 110-68 performance over the Letourneau Yellow Jackets.

 

Brandon Love leads their offense with 12.2 points a game, shoots 53.8 percent from the field, but lands 44.9 percent of his free throws. Kaden Gumbs also adds in 4.4 assists each game.

 

The Bobcats put up 73.0 points per game and are connecting on 45.8 percent of their shots. They average 13.5 assists each game, showing they do a good job in moving the basketball.

 

They are giving up 68.5 points per game, which is not a lot of breathing room for error. They grab 38.2 rebounds, have 4.2 blocks, and make 7.2 steals a game.

 

The Cougars are still undefeated through 11 games and are aiming to keep it alive one game at a time. They recently had a close call against the Texas A&M Aggies, which resulted in a 70-66 ending. 

 

L.J. Cryer adds in 17.7 points per game and shoots 42.3 percent from the field. Jamal Shead pitches in 6.5 assists per matchup, which is a decent amount compared to their overall performance.

 

The Cougars are averaging 75.8 points a game and are shooting 43.5 percent from the floor. They are moving the ball well at 14.5 assists per contest. This, in addition to their strong defense, is a recipe for success and they have been cooking all season.

 

Their defense has been outstanding, as they are showing teams down to 51.2 points per game. They also take down 41.5 rebounds, 5.2 blocks, and 10.7 steals a game.

 

MyBookie has the odds for this matchup, which shows that the Houston Cougars are heavily favored to find success. According to market insights, the Cougars have a 98.5 percent chance at winning.

 

 

The Cougars have shown to be a dominant threat on the defensive end, as well as contributing towards their strong offense. As for the Bobcats, they have had issues showing consistency through the season. Overall, this line seems a little hard to take, but they are equipped to handle this kind of spread.