The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Georgia Southern and Troy on Saturday, with the host Eagles trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Troy Trojans in this one, their betting line was listed as 1-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Troy Trojans vs Georgia Southern Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Georgia Southern Eagles sit at 4-9 (1-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Troy Trojans are currently 5-9 (6-6 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Georgia Southern is 6-1 OU, and Troy is 7-5 OU.
The Eagles - Trojans odds would favor the Trojans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Georgia Southern is rated No. 286 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Troy is at No. 154.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Troy is ranked No. 123 in NCAA basketball at 37.57 per game. Contrast that with Georgia Southern's No. 58 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Georgia Southern is the No. 28-ranked team in the country at 9.23 per game, while Troy rates No. 96 at 7.57 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wesley Person scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Trojans to a win (they lost 72-68 to Georgia State at GSU Sports Arena on Thursday).
Georgia Southern got 20 points from Ike Smith but lost anyway, 64-58, to South Alabama on Thursday at Hanner Fieldhouse.
- Troy is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- Troy is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Troy is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Troy's last 9 games on the road
- Georgia Southern is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- Georgia Southern is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Troy home to Texas-Arlington, Thursday, January 14th
Georgia Southern at Louisiana-Lafayette, Thursday, January 14th
