The Troy Trojans (10-10, 3-5 SBC) will be at the Mitchell Center to square off against the South Alabama Jaguars (10-11, 3-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Troy Trojans vs. South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Jaguars were victorious over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 78-72, while the Trojans lost to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 86-81.
South Alabama played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (above their season average of 0.528). Louisiana-Monroe was 13.4 and 0.509, respectively, for those same stats. Troy, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). Trhae Mitchell played a key role for South Alabama with 23 points and seven rebounds. Troy rallied around Jordon Varnado, who finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds.
The Trojans dominated this series last year, winning all three contests. In the last game, Troy won 69-62. Troy won the rebounding battle. The Trojans had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 13), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 26) and total rebounds (47 vs. 39). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Points at the line could be hard to find for South Alabama in this contest. The Jaguars currently rank 234th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while Troy ranks 65th in FTA rate allowed (0.197).
Troy Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Alabama ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Troy ranks 197th (24.2).
- The Jaguars average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 130th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Trojans rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Jaguars rank 160th (4.5).
- Troy averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 145th in the NCAA. South Alabama ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars have been outscored by an average of 6.4 points in their last five games. For the season, South Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
