The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles will try to cover the point spread at Reed Green Coliseum on Sunday when they get a visit from the Troy Trojans in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Southern Mississippi sat as 6-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Troy Trojans vs Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles battles the Troy Trojans, currently sitting with a 5-4 mark (4-3 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 2-3 for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and 3-4 for the Troy Trojans.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles rated this week at No. 250 and the Troy Trojans sitting at No. 95.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Mississippi's No. 227-ranked scoring average of 68.43 PPG, against a Troy Trojans defense rated No. 99 and allowing 68.5 PPG. The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles FG% has averaged 43.28% to date this season, less than the Troy Trojans shooters have managed so far (46.04% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Troy got 27 points from Wesley Person on the way to a 90-78 loss against UAB on Tuesday at Trojan Arena.
The Golden Eagles blew out Rust on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 109-61 win at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Troy at Arkansas, Saturday, December 16th
Southern Mississippi at Alabama A&M, Wednesday, December 13th