<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bobcats and Monarchs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Monarchs at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Get ready to place your bets! Texas State is favored by -2.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas State dropped to 10-11 on the season after an 85-74 loss to Arkansas State on Saturday. The Bobcats were +5.5 underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 149.</p> 

<p>Trailing 39-33 at halftime, Texas State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 41 points but allowing 46.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas State put up 74 points, shooting 44.3% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15.</p> <p>Izaiyah Nelson was perfect from the field, hitting all 10 of his shots and finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Terrance Ford Jr. added 20 points and 5 assists, while Kobe Julien contributed 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite Texas State giving up 85 points, their opponents shot 44% from the field, connecting on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 19/43, also at 44%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas State's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 80%. Texas State gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Old Dominion Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Old Dominion fell to 8-13 on the season after a 68-54 road loss to James Madison on Saturday. The Monarchs entered the game as +10 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>ODU trailed 36-25 at the half and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32.</p><p>Old Dominion struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 34% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 35%.</p> <p>Sean Durugordon led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting 30.8% overall. Mark Freeman added 17 points, while Bryce Lindsay contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Monarchs' defense conceded 9 threes on 31 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 11 times, where they hit 9 shots, an 81% clip. Old Dominion gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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