Eastern Michigan vs Texas State Picks and Prediction – 11/5/2024

The Eastern Michigan Eagles kick off the 2024 season Monday night in Texas against Texas State. Eastern Michigan comes into this year looking to improve off an abysmal campaign last year. Eastern Michigan finished five games below .500 overall and six games below .500 in the Mid-American conference. Eastern Michigan had struggles down the stretch losing 2 of the last three including a three-point loss in overtime to Central Michigan to end the season. Offensively Eastern Michigan was one of the worst teams in the country last season scoring 66.03 points on less than 43% shooting from the floor. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Eastern Michigan will have to get their scoring elsewhere this season as their top two scorers from a year ago are no longer on the roster. Arne Osojnik is the top scorer back from last season after averaging 8.8 points per game overall. Jalin Billingsley will bring a big spark after averaging 7.9 points and a team high 5.3 rebounds.

The Texas State Bobcats open the 2024 season at home looking to improve off a mediocre season last year. Texas State finished last season 1 game below .500 and a bottom feeder in the Sun Belt. Texas State fared well down the stretch winning for the last five before a 5-point loss to James Madison ended their year. Texas State struggled immensely last season on the offensive side averaging less than 70 points on 44.4% shooting from the floor.

Tyrel Morgan is back for Texas State this season after averaging 14 points per game in only two games played a year ago. Davion Sykes also returns to season for the Bobcats after scoring 11.2 points in 22 games played last season. Kaden Gumbs is the third best scoring threat back from last season as he scored 9.1 points in just under 30 minutes per game across 25 games.

Both teams had troubles a year ago but Texas State is the better team. The Bobcats will do the work Monday night to start the year strong. Take Texas State Monday night to open the year in the right direction as they get the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Texas State Bobcats win and cover 75-61.