Texas State Bobcats vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday January 22 2026
Use Code WWWC The Texas State Bobcats, who currently hold an 11-9 overall record and are 4-4 in Sun Belt Conference action, are hitting the road for a matchup in Conway, South Carolina against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, who sport the exact same record both overall and within the conference. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Texas State vs. Coastal Carolina Game Information
- January 22, 2026
- 7:00 pm EST
- The HTC Center
- ESPN+
Coastal Carolina Form & Recent Results
Coastal Carolina enters this game riding a wave of momentum, having strung together three consecutive victories. Over their past five games, the Chanticleers have emerged victorious in three, showing steady improvement as the season has progressed. Their most recent triumph came in a hard-fought overtime battle on the road against Georgia Southern, where they edged out a 79-75 win. Rasheed Jones was the hero of the game, pouring in 28 points and dishing out 2 assists, while AJ Dancler crashed the boards for 10 rebounds, helping secure the win for Coastal Carolina. The team’s shooting performance in that nail-biter was solid, as they connected on 38% of their shots from the field, an impressive 82% from the free-throw line, and hauled in a total of 48 rebounds, giving them a decisive edge on the glass.
Throughout the season, Joshua Beadle has been the focal point of their offense, leading the Chanticleers with an average of 16 points per outing. Not far behind is Rasheed Jones, who has consistently delivered, putting up 15.2 points a game. When it comes to cleaning the glass, AJ Dancler has been the top rebounder, grabbing an average of 5.7 rebounds each game so far this season. Beadle is also setting the table for his teammates, averaging 3.3 assists per game. Over their last five games, Coastal Carolina has averaged 73.6 points, showcasing their ability to put up numbers. At home, they’ve been solid, posting a 4-3 record and averaging 77.9 points in front of their fans. With Texas State coming to town on Thursday night, the Chanticleers will be hungry to keep their winning streak alive and add another victory to their conference record.
Texas State Form & Recent Results
Texas State heads into this game riding a wave of momentum, having secured back-to-back wins and coming out on top in three of their last five games. Most recently, the Bobcats handled Southern Miss at home, picking up a 74-67 victory last Saturday. In that matchup, Kaden Gumbs delivered an impressive all-around performance, racking up 18 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and adding 3 assists to help lead his team. The Bobcats shot efficiently as a team, hitting 48% of their attempts from the field and knocking down 46% of their shots from beyond the arc. They also pulled down 33 rebounds and were in control for the majority of the contest, leading for about 70% of the game.
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Throughout this season, DJ Hall has been the Bobcats’ offensive leader, putting up an average of 13.6 points per game. Mark Drone has also been a steady contributor, averaging 13.1 points to make him the team's second-highest scorer. Hall does double duty, pacing Texas State with an average of 7.8 rebounds on the boards. Kaden Gumbs, who showed his playmaking ability in the last game, leads Texas State in assists as well, averaging 3.6 dimes per game this season. In their last five games, the Bobcats are averaging 73.8 points, showing some consistency on the offensive end. However, they’ve had a tougher time when playing away from home, holding just a 1-6 record on the road. In those road games, Texas State has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 83 points. With a matchup against Coastal Carolina coming up this Thursday, the Bobcats will be looking to turn things around on the road and keep their current winning streak alive.
Key Stats
- Texas State Bobcats this season: 47% field goal percentage, 36.7 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 4.0 blocks, 9.3 steals per game
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers this season: 41% field goal percentage, 40.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 3.4 blocks, 4.7 steals per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- CCU -2.5; O/U 140.5
Texas State vs. Coastal Carolina Picks and Prediction
Texas State has really struggled to find success away from home this season, facing tough losses in almost every road game they've played thus far. This game presents them with a chance to finally turn things around and prove they can compete on the road. On the other hand, Coastal Carolina has been far more comfortable playing in front of their own fans, coming out on top in four out of their last seven home games. Interestingly, both teams share identical records overall as well as within Sun Belt Conference play, which only adds to the intensity of this matchup. Both Texas State and Coastal Carolina are hungry to pull ahead of the other and establish themselves as legitimate contenders as the season heats up. Final Score Prediction, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers win and cover the spread 70-67.
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