UAPB Golden Lions at Troy Trojans ATS Prediction 12/29/18

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The Troy Trojans (6-5) will be at home in Trojan Arena when they go head-to-head with the UAPB Golden Lions (3-9). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

UAPB Golden Lions vs. Troy Trojans Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Trojans dismantled the Fort Valley State Wildcats, 95-60, while the Golden Lions were beaten by the San Diego State Aztecs, 76-60.

Troy played a flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 8.8 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7. For those same stats, Fort Valley State recorded marks of 30.0 and 27.6, respectively. UAPB, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 27.0). Alex Hicks had a good game for Troy, putting up 19 points and five rebounds. UAPB, meanwhile, was lifted by Martaveous McKnight, who recorded 29 points and eight rebounds.

The Trojans won the lone game between these two teams last season, 81-57. Troy had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 29.5). UAPB, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 23.6). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

McKnight has been playing at a high level as of late for UAPB, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

UAPB vs. Troy Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Troy, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Troy ranks 79th in assists per game (14.7) while UAPB ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (16.8).
  • The Trojans rank 105th in steals per game (6.5) while the Golden Lions rank 129th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • The Trojans rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Golden Lions rank 136th (2.4).
  • Troy ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.5) while UAPB ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 89.0 points per game (9.3 above their season average).
  • The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 5.6 for the season.