Texas State vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 12/22/2023

The Texas State Bobcats (6-5) travel to play the third ranked Houston Cougars (11-0) at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. The Bobcats have won three in a row and the Cougars are undefeated coming into this matchup. In Houston’s close 70-66 win over Texas A&M, Emanuel Sharp led the team in points scored with 21 points. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our expert College Basketball picks.

L.J. Cryer is the leading scorer for the Houston Cougars, averaging 17.7 points per game, followed by Emanuel Sharp with 13.6 points. J'Wan Roberts is the top rebounder, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game, and Jamal Shead leads the team in assists with 6.4 per game. As the third-ranked team in the nation, Houston has the most wins out of any team in the Big 12 Conference with 11 victories. They are looking to extend their winning streak and remain undefeated.

Texas State has won three in a row, including a dominant 110-68 win over LeTourneau where Brandon Love scored the most points on the Bobcats with 21 points. Overall, Jordan Mason leads Texas State in points scored and assists on average per game with 17.4 points and 4.8 assists, followed by Tyrel Morgan with 14 points. Morgan also leads the Bobcats in rebounds with 8 per game. They look to score a huge upset victory against the third ranked Houston Cougars on Thursday, coming off a 42-point victory this past Monday.