Georgia Southern at Texas State 2/20/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Georgia Southern Eagles hit the road for a clash with the Texas State Bobcats.  The Eagles are (16-11), coming off a 62-57 loss to Appalachian State at home.  The Bobcats are (17-10), after getting past ArkansasState at home, 69-64.

In the Eagles loss to Appalachian State, Georgia Southern was led on offense by Quan Jackson.  Jackson registered 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.  The Eagles connected on 43% from the floor and 11% from 3-point distance.  Georgia Southern committed 16 turnovers, which led to Appalachian State attempting 7 more shots from the floor.  The Eagles had just 3 assists on 22 made baskets.

Ike Smith leads the Eagles in scoring this season, averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Jackson it registering 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 steals.  Isaiah Crawley is contributing 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds this season.  The Eagles are scoring 75.6 points per game.

In the Bobcats win over Arkansas State, Texas State was guided throughout the game by Nijal Pearson.  Pearson recorded 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.  Texas State converted on 43% from the floor and 13% from deep.  The Bobcats were able to pull down 15 offensive rebounds and force 15 turnovers, which led to Texas State attempting 6 more shots than Arkansas State.  The Bobcats were out scored from 3-point range, 21 to 6.  Texas State allowed just 13 first half points.     

Pearson has paced the Bobcats this season, totaling 19.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.  Mason Harrell is adding 9.3 points and 1.8 rebounds.  Alonzo Sule is averaging 8.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest.  The Bobcats are recording 72.5 points per game this season.