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Little Rock @ Texas State-San Marcos

Current Records: Little Rock 8-15; Texas State-San Marcos 18-6

What to Know

The Little Rock Trojans are 3-10 against the Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. Little Rock is on the road again Saturday and plays against Texas State-San Marcos at 5 p.m. ET Feb. 19 at Strahan Coliseum. The Bobcats will be strutting in after a win while the Trojans will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The contest between Little Rock and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks on Thursday was not a total blowout, but with Little Rock falling 85-70 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, the Arkansas State Red Wolves typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Texas State-San Marcos proved too difficult a challenge. Texas State-San Marcos enjoyed a cozy 84-67 victory over the Red Wolves.

Little Rock is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 5-13 ATS when expected to lose.

The Trojans are now 8-15 while Texas State-San Marcos sits at 18-6. Texas State-San Marcos is 14-3 after wins this season, and Little Rock is 5-9 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Strahan Coliseum -- San Marcos, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Bobcats are a big 14.5-point favorite against the Trojans, 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 Bobcats as a 14-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Texas State-San Marcos have won ten out of their last 13 games against Little Rock.

  • Jan 20, 2022 - Texas State-San Marcos 69 vs. Little Rock 59
  • 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

Injury Report for Texas State-San Marcos

  • Nate Lacewell: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Little Rock

  • Nikola Maric: Game-Time Decision (Hamstring)