Tarleton State Texans vs Howard Payne Yellow Jackets: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Thu, 04 Dec '25)

Roll out the red carpet and prep the fireworks, because on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Tarleton State Texans and the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets are set for a grand showdown in the NCAA Men tournament. It's going to be a slam-dunk spectacle, the likes of which rival a cat chasing a laser pointer. But what’s the scoop behind the hoop? Here’s the chop-chop on the stats that may just help you decide where to throw your support—or maybe your popcorn.

In recent clashes of basketball bravado, the Texans and the Yellow Jackets have squared off like Supreme Court judges at a karaoke contest. Each squad has snatched victory twice from the jaws of defeat in their four encounters. But the last time these titans of teamwork tangled on a Saturday night, Tarleton State Texans left the court doing the victory cha-cha, winning 100-83 right on their home turf.

Stats-wise, the paint isn’t drying just yet. In their last high-stakes matchup, both teams put on a display of misses that rival a stormtrooper's aim: 0% from the free-throw line and 0% from downtown! Rebounds? Nada. Turnovers? Zilch. Points scored in a row? Both teams kept those opportunities on the highest of shelves, unreachable and untouched. If these stats were a movie, they’d probably be called "The Invisible Game."

Momentum, as they say, can shift quicker than a toddler's attention span. Tarleton State Texans enter this bout riding high after walloping the Rice Owls 90-74. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets recently got their wings clipped by Southwestern Pirates, losing like an old boat with no wind in the sails, 69-84. Given this narrative of numbers and the twist of fate, it seems the Texans might just gallop to glory again. So, fasten your seatbelts basketball fans, because the Texans are looking like the quarterback in this quarterback-less game.