The Texas State Bobcats will hit the floor running against the away Troy Trojans Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas State Bobcats were listed as -1-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Troy Trojans vs Texas State Bobcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas State Bobcats sit at 9-7 (3-5-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Troy Trojans are currently 7-9 (5-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Texas State is 4-5 OU, and Troy is 6-7 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Texas State Bobcats rated this week at No. 144 and the Troy Trojans sitting at No. 229.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Troy Trojans rank No. 178 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.25 per game. That compares with Texas State’s No. 146 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Texas State is college basketball's No. 242-ranked team at 5.81 per game, while the Troy Trojans rate No. 45 with 9.38 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Trojans endured a 86-76 loss at the hands of the Mavericks on Thursday, despite a 21-point effort from Alex Hicks at College Park Center.
Texas State earned a 72-69 victory over South Alabama on Thursday, getting 18 points from Alex Peacock at Strahan Coliseum.
- Troy is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- Troy is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Troy is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Troy's last 11 games on the road
- Texas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Texas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Texas State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Troy
- Texas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Troy
Next Betting Matchups
Troy at South Alabama, Saturday, January 13th
Texas State at Arkansas State, Thursday, January 11th
