Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas State vs Louisiana

The Texas State Bobcats face the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, February 21.

We’re surprised that the total line is 133.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Texas State and Louisiana take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

Texas State Bobcats won their previous game 90-82 (OT). This was a road victory against South Alabama Jaguars.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Arkansas State Red Wolves by a 79-62 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Texas State claim a 59-54 win over Louisiana. Louisiana have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Texas State	18-11	2174	2066	108	15-2	3-9	7W
Louisiana	9-19	1761	1957	-196	6-8	3-11	3L

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Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction & Picks

Our Texas State vs Louisiana tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 133.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Texas State vs Louisiana stats:

• The 133.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Texas State games.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Texas State games.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Louisiana games.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Louisiana games at home.

Over 133.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas State 71 - 66 Louisiana

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Texas State to achieve a 71-66 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Texas State vs Louisiana 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.

Texas State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -156 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +130 about Louisiana.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 133.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. The Over 133.5 selection is available to back at -110.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Texas State

-156

Louisiana

+130

Point Spread

Texas State -2.5

-110

Louisiana +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 133.5

-110

Over 133.5

-110

You shouldn’t overlook the player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Points, Assists, Steals and Blocks.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Texas State Stats

Louisiana Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 133.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 133.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	19-9	2093	1964	129	10-3	9-6	2L
Troy	18-10	2282	2092	190	8-4	10-6	1W
Marshall	18-10	2264	2149	115	12-3	6-7	2W
Appalachian State	18-11	2086	1894	192	11-4	7-7	2L
Texas State	18-11	2174	2066	108	15-2	3-9	7W
Arkansas State	17-11	2306	2155	151	9-4	8-7	1W
Coastal Carolina	16-12	2050	2013	37	7-5	9-7	1L
Georgia Southern	15-13	2254	2223	31	9-6	6-7	1L
James Madison	15-13	2063	2079	-16	11-3	4-10	4W
Southern Miss	14-14	2054	2052	2	11-3	3-11	1W
Georgia State	10-18	1969	2070	-101	7-5	3-13	1W
Old Dominion	10-18	2093	2146	-53	7-6	3-12	2W
Louisiana	9-19	1761	1957	-196	6-8	3-11	3L
UL Monroe	4-24	2025	2327	-302	3-11	1-13	4L

• 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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