Marshall vs Texas State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Marshall vs Texas State
The Marshall Thundering Herd square off against the Texas State Bobcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, January 28.
Marshall are available at a juicy -147 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our betting prediction is that the road team will outscore Texas State and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.
Marshall Thundering Herd won their previous game, beating Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at home. It was a 115-60 win.
Texas State Bobcats were beaten last game and this was on the road. James Madison Dukes claimed a 82-57 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Marshall have won back-to-back matchups against Texas State. It was a 79-75 victory on the road that was followed by a 77-71 home win. It’s been three Marshall wins in the past 4 games between these teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas State
|
19-13 | 2365 | 2271 | 94 | 16-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Marshall
|
19-13 | 2596 | 2497 | 99 | 13-5 | 6-8 | 2L |
Marshall vs Texas State Prediction & Picks
Take on Marshall vs Texas State with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
There’s a strong case that Marshall will end up winning and that means wagering the road team on the Moneyline. You can get a generous -147 that they triumph in this college matchup.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.
Key Marshall vs Texas State stats:
Marshall Moneyline Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back Marshall for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Marshall on the moneyline, Under 148.5 on the total and Marshall/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
72
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69
Texas State
We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take the Herd to win 72-69. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.
Marshall vs Texas State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Marshall as -189 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 65% likely to win. Texas State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +152.
3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 148.5 can get -108.
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Marshall Stats
Texas State Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 148.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.30 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Sun Belt | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Troy
|
22-11 | 2649 | 2412 | 237 | 12-4 | 10-7 | 4W |
South Alabama
|
21-11 | 2387 | 2234 | 153 | 12-5 | 9-6 | 2L |
Arkansas State
|
20-12 | 2655 | 2471 | 184 | 11-5 | 9-7 | 1L |
Appalachian State
|
19-13 | 2305 | 2114 | 191 | 12-5 | 7-8 | 2L |
|
Marshall
|
19-13 | 2596 | 2497 | 99 | 13-5 | 6-8 | 2L |
|
Texas State
|
19-13 | 2365 | 2271 | 94 | 16-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Coastal Carolina
|
19-13 | 2346 | 2323 | 23 | 8-6 | 11-7 | 1L |
Georgia Southern
|
21-16 | 2994 | 2949 | 45 | 10-6 | 11-10 | 1L |
James Madison
|
18-15 | 2460 | 2437 | 23 | 13-4 | 5-11 | 1L |
Southern Miss
|
19-16 | 2615 | 2585 | 30 | 13-3 | 6-13 | 1L |
Old Dominion
|
12-21 | 2514 | 2570 | -56 | 8-6 | 4-15 | 1L |
Louisiana
|
11-22 | 2101 | 2332 | -231 | 8-8 | 3-14 | 1L |
Georgia State
|
10-22 | 2253 | 2391 | -138 | 7-8 | 3-14 | 4L |
UL Monroe
|
4-28 | 2318 | 2685 | -367 | 3-12 | 1-16 | 8L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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