The South Alabama Jaguars will hit the floor running against the away Troy Trojans Monday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the South Alabama Jaguars in this one found them listed as -1.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Trojans was expected to move the line.
Troy Trojans vs South Alabama Jaguars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Alabama Jaguars bring a 7-6 record (3-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 8-6 Trojans, who are 5-5 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed South Alabama go 4-5 so far and the Troy Trojans go 5-5.
The South Alabama Jaguars sit at No. 227 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Troy Trojans sit at No. 151 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features South Alabama's No. 205-ranked scoring average of 70.77 PPG, against a Troy Trojans defense rated No. 134 and allowing 70.64 PPG. The South Alabama Jaguars FG% has averaged 42.19% to date this season, less than the Troy Trojans shooters have managed so far (44.67% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Trojans got 21 points from Jordan Varnado as Troy ran past Chicago State 83-65 on Friday at Orleans Arena.
The Jaguars were hammered by Mississippi on Thursday, losing by a 92-58 final at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Troy at Georgia Southern, Saturday, January 7th
South Alabama at Georgia State, Saturday, January 7th