Texas State vs Arkansas State

League: NCAAB | Date: 2025-12-17 08:30 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-12-17 11:02 AM EST

Top 3 Overall Best Bets

💰 Best Bet #1 [Texas State / Spread / -4.5 at -110 / 58% / Texas State shows strong home efficiency and defensive rebounding edge, covering in 58% of simulations against Arkansas State’s slower tempo.]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Under / Total / 140.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams rank mid-pack in pace and defensive efficiency, with recent games trending under due to foul trouble and poor shooting splits.]

💰 Best Bet #3 [Texas State / Moneyline / -200 / 68% / Superior adjusted offensive rating and home-court advantage give Texas State a clear edge in win probability.]

🏀 Matchup: Texas State vs Arkansas State on 2025-12-17

Game Times

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM
AKT: 4:30 PM
HST: 2:30 PM

💸 Public Bets

Texas State 65% / Arkansas State 35%

💰 Money Distribution

Texas State 72% / Arkansas State 28%

💹 Market Alignment

Divergent

📉 Line Movement

Line opened at Texas State -4 and held steady at -4.5 despite moderate public action on the favorite, indicating some sharp resistance on the underdog side.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

+3.2% on Texas State spread; implied odds undervalue their defensive metrics and recent form against similar Sun Belt opponents.

Simulation Results

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Texas State | 68% |
| Win % for Arkansas State | 32% |
| Spread Cover % for Texas State (-4.5) | 58% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48% / Under: 52% |
| Average Total Points | 140.2 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-2.1, +10.7] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment leans toward Texas State, but money distribution shows sharper action on the favorite, creating alignment with the model’s projected edge. Following the public is optimal here as metrics support Texas State’s cover without contrarian signals. The game outlook favors a lower-scoring affair, with both defenses limiting efficient shots and Arkansas State’s turnover rate contributing to under trends.

🔮 Recommended Play

Follow the public with Texas State — mathematical probability favors their spread cover based on efficiency and home advantage.

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