The Georgia Southern Eagles host Troy on Saturday, looking to build on their 19-11 mark against the 15-15 Trojans in college basketball betting action at Hanner Fieldhouse.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Troy Trojans in this one, their betting line was listed as 3.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Troy Trojans vs Georgia Southern Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Georgia Southern Eagles currently sport a 19-11 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 10-15 ATS. The Troy Trojans are 15-15 and 12-15 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Georgia Southern Eagles produce a 12-13 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Troy Trojans have gone 12-14-1 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 60-ranked Georgia Southern Eagles and the No. 134-rated Troy Trojans in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Georgia Southern's No. 83-ranked scoring average of 76.17 PPG, against a Troy Trojans defense rated No. 149 and allowing 72.8 PPG. The Georgia Southern Eagles FG% has averaged 42.79% to date this season, less than the Troy Trojans shooters have managed so far (44.21% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Troy got 26 points from Jordan Varnado en route to a 83-70 victory over Georgia State on Thursday at GSU Sports Arena.
Georgia Southern got 19 points from Mike Hughes en route to a 81-74 victory over South Alabama on Thursday at Hanner Fieldhouse.