App State vs Texas State Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 27)
- The Bobcats are heating up with a six-game win streak.
- The Jaguars boast homecourt advantage with an 8-2 record.
- This marks the 20th all-time matchup between the two Sun Belt squads.
The Sun Belt will have an intriguing matchup between the App State Mountaineers and the Texas State Bobcats. The former stands out as the slight favorite, but it is possible that an upset could go down in this conference duel.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, Feb. 27, 8 pm ET
- Where: Strahan Arena, San Marcos, Texas
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | -110 | -1.5 | O135 |
| Texas State | -110 | +1.5 | U135 |
Game Preview
The Mountaineers (19-11, 11-6 Sun Belt) are preparing for their final game of conference play, going 4-2 in their last six games. They remain in the mix for the regular-season title, requiring a win to pull off the feat. The team has the second-best 3-point percentage defense in the Sun Belt, and the 54th-best 3-point defense in the country (31.3%). Kasen Jennings mans the unit in scoring with 15.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest.
The Bobcats (18-12, 10-7 Sun Belt) hope to end conference play on a strong note, defending homecourt in the season finale. They are 5-1 in their last six games, showing off solid form going into their last game of league play. DJ Hall leads the squad with 15.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Coming next is Mark Done, producing 13.7 ppg with 26 made three-pointers this season.
App State vs Texas State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 19 meetings in their history, and the result is 10-9 for the Bobcats. The last matchup was in January 2025 when App State won 72-61 at home.
App State vs Texas State Predictions
App State has an opportunity to clinch at least a share of the Sun Belt regular-season title, which would mark the second time in the last three seasons that the Mountaineers won at least a share of a Sun Belt championship. One issue with that: Texas State is also in the race as a win will give them a shot at winning the title if other results go in their favor. This game will be winner-take-all, paving the way for a tough duel between both squads. Our betting pick here is the Mountaineers to cover a 1.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â App State Mountaineers -1.5
