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Texas State-San Marcos @ Little Rock

Current Records: Texas State-San Marcos 11-4; Little Rock 6-8

What to Know

The Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats are 9-3 against the Little Rock Trojans since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Thursday. Texas State-San Marcos and Little Rock will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 7:30 p.m. ET at Jack Stephens Center. The Bobcats won both of their matches against Little Rock last season (57-47 and 77-67) and are aiming for the same result this time around.

The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday Texas State-San Marcos proved too difficult a challenge. Texas State-San Marcos narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Ragin Cajuns 72-68.

Meanwhile, the Trojans came up short against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks two weeks ago, falling 80-72.

Texas State-San Marcos is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Texas State-San Marcos' opponents whenever they hit the road.

The Bobcats' victory brought them up to 11-4 while Little Rock's defeat pulled them down to 6-8. A couple stats to keep an eye on: Texas State-San Marcos ranks 34th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 47.70% on the season. Less enviably, the Trojans have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.50% from the floor on average, which is the 12th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Little Rock.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jack Stephens Center -- Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bobcats are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Trojans, 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 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas State-San Marcos have won nine out of their last 12 games against Little Rock.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - Texas State-San Marcos 77 vs. Little Rock 67
  • Feb 05, 2021 - Texas State-San Marcos 57 vs. Little Rock 47
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Texas State-San Marcos 67 vs. Little Rock 56
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Texas State-San Marcos 63 vs. Little Rock 59
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Texas State-San Marcos 74 vs. Little Rock 66
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Little Rock 72 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 68
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Texas State-San Marcos 67 vs. Little Rock 60
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Texas State-San Marcos 80 vs. Little Rock 62
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Texas State-San Marcos 72 vs. Little Rock 70
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Texas State-San Marcos 56 vs. Little Rock 49
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Little Rock 73 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 68
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Little Rock 77 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 74