The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (9-19, 6-9 Sun Belt) will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Texas State Bobcats (18-11, 10-6 Sun Belt) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Cajundome as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 134.5.
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Texas State Cover -3.5 vs Louisiana -104
Texas State vs. Louisiana betting lines
- Texas State moneyline odds to win: -171
- Louisiana moneyline odds to win: +139
- Spread: Texas State (-3.5)
- Total: 134.5
Texas State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Texas State has played better at home, covering 10 times in 14 home games, and five times in 11 road games.
- In terms of point totals, the Bobcats hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total six times in 14 opportunities this season (42.9%). In road games, they have hit the over eight times in 11 opportunities (72.7%).
- In 11 home games as a moneyline favorite, Texas State has 11 wins (1.000). It owns an identical winning percentage (1-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Bobcats have increased their production a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 76.7 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 75.0 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- Texas State has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 71.3 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 71.2 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Bobcats’ past 10 outings have seen them make 5.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 5.0 makes and 33.4%.
Texas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-12-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 15-12-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-1 (Home: 11-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (71st in nation) | 44.4 (194th) | 32.4 (164th) | 26.7 (ninth) | 13.6 (203rd) | 12.0 (274th) |
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Louisiana statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Louisiana has a better winning percentage at home (.500, 7-7-0 record) than on the road (.429, 6-8-0).
- Ragin’ Cajuns games have gone above the over/under more often at home (seven times out of 14) than on the road (five of 14) this season.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-7) than on the road (2-11) this year.
Recent trends
- The Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 67.0 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is 4.1 more than their average for the season (62.9).
- Over its previous 10 games, Louisiana is allowing 69.1 points per contest, compared to its season average of 69.9 points allowed.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns are draining 8.2 threes per game with a 36.4% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.8 and 33.3%.
Louisiana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 8-12-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 10-13-0)
- O-U-P: 12-16-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 5-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-18 (Home: 2-7; Away: 2-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.2 (355th in nation) | 45.8 (269th) | 27.1 (353rd) | 29.8 (107th) | 10.6 (355th) | 10.0 (67th) |
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