It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the South Alabama Jaguars (10-11, 3-5 SBC) welcome the Troy Trojans (10-10, 3-5 SBC) to the Mitchell Center. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Troy Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Prediction
The last time the Trojans played, they were defeated by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 86-81. Louisiana’s 9.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Troy, who had a mark of 15.1. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ mark was better than their season average of 16.2. Jordon Varnado was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points on 11-for-18 shooting.
The Jaguars were victorious over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last matchup, 78-72. The Jaguars had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (above their season average of 0.528). Trhae Mitchell was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Trojans won all three contests against the Jaguars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Troy won 69-62. The Trojans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.2 vs. 31.7) and had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 19.2).
South Alabama could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Jaguars currently rank 234th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while Troy ranks 65th in FTA rate allowed (0.197).
Troy Trojans vs. South Alabama Jaguars Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Alabama ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Troy ranks 197th (24.2).
The Trojans rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Jaguars rank 160th (4.5).
Troy averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 145th in the NCAA. South Alabama ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
The Jaguars average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 130th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Troy has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (9.1 above their season average).
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