It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Troy Trojans (9-7, 2-2 SBC) welcome the Georgia Southern Eagles (10-7, 2-2 SBC) to Trojan Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Troy Trojans Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they were beaten by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 87-85. One of Louisiana’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Eagles were just 15-23 (65.2 percent). Isaiah Crawley put together a solid outing for Georgia Southern, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Trojans beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves in their last matchup, 90-85. Troy made good use of their 32 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 26 of them (81.3 percent). Arkansas State, on the other hand, was 22-26 (84.6 percent). Jordon Varnado was Troy’s leading scorer with 27 points on 8-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won both games against the Trojans last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Georgia Southern won 89-83. Georgia Southern’s 0.164 free throw rate was their largest strength over Troy, who had a mark of 0.103.
Troy should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Trojans currently rank 99th in effective field goal percentage (0.534), while Georgia Southern ranks 249th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.515).
Georgia Southern at Troy Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Troy averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. Georgia Southern ranks 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Eagles rank 31st in steals per game (8.3) while the Trojans rank 124th (6.2).
Troy averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. Georgia Southern ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Trojans rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while the Eagles rank 66th (3.0).
Troy ranks 125th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Georgia Southern ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
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