Who’s Playing
Texas State-San Marcos @ No. 13 Houston
Current Records: Texas State-San Marcos 9-2; Houston 10-2
What to Know
The Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the #13 Houston Cougars in a holiday battle at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Fertitta Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
The Bobcats were fully in charge on Saturday, breezing past the Paul Quinn Tigers 75-36 at home.
Meanwhile, Houston strolled past the Oklahoma State Cowboys with points to spare on Saturday, taking the contest 72-61. Forward Fabian White Jr. and guard Jamal Shead were among the main playmakers for Houston as the former posted a double-double on 15 points and ten boards and the latter had 18 points and eight assists.
Texas State-San Marcos have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 19 point spread they are up against. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Texas State-San Marcos, who are 3-4 against the spread.
The wins brought Texas State-San Marcos up to 9-2 and the Cougars to 10-2. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Bobcats rank 15th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49.40% on the season. But Houston have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 36.80%, which places them 11th in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Fertitta Center — Houston, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $7.49
Odds
The Cougars are a big 19-point favorite against the Bobcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cougars as an 18-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Houston won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Dec 04, 2019 – Houston 68 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 60
Injury Report for Houston
- J’Wan Roberts: Game-Time Decision (Back)
- Taze Moore: Out (Illness)
- Tramon Mark: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
- Kiyron Powell: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Texas State-San Marcos
No Injury Information
