The Little Rock Trojans (10-5, 4-0 SBC) welcome the Georgia Southern Eagles (9-6, 3-1 SBC) to Jack Stephens Center. The Trojans look to extend their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Little Rock Trojans Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Trojans won a close one over the UT Arlington Mavericks, 92-89, while the Eagles lost a winnable game to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 74-72.
Little Rock played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.463 (above their season average of 0.288) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.8). UT Arlington was 0.197 and 27.3, respectively, for those same stats. Georgia Southern, meanwhile, forced Appalachian State into a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 16.9). Little Rock’s Kamani Johnson had a good outing, finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Quan Jackson fueled Georgia Southern with 13 points and five steals.
The Eagles won the only contest between these two teams last year, 81-66. The Eagles’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Trojans. Georgia Southern had a rate of 11.7, while Little Rock posted a mark of 20.9. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of Little Rock. Little Rock ranks 320th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Georgia Southern forces the 29th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.2 percent). This contest should be a battle of opposite paces. The up-tempo Eagles rank 25th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Trojans rank 259th.
Georgia Southern at Little Rock ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Little Rock ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while Georgia Southern ranks 250th (39.3).
- The Eagles rank 24th in steals per game (9.1) while the Trojans rank 125th (6.5).
- Georgia Southern ranks 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Little Rock ranks 68th (3.0).
- The Eagles rank 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Trojans rank 272nd (16.3).
- Little Rock ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Georgia Southern ranks 150th (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (8.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia Southern has defeated opponents by an average of 4.4 points.
