Little Rock Trojans at Troy Trojans ATS Prediction 02/07/19

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The Little Rock Trojans (7-15, 2-7 SBC) and the Troy Trojans (10-11, 3-6 SBC) face off at Trojan Arena. Little Rock will will attempt to snap its five-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Little Rock Trojans vs. Troy Trojans Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. Troy fell to the South Alabama Jaguars, 81-75, while Little Rock lost a winnable game to the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 84-83.

Little Rock forced Arkansas State into a turnover percentage of 22.6 (above their season average of 17.4) while Troy had an effective field goal percentage of 0.660 (above their season average of 0.534). Troy received a boost from Darian Adams, who had 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Rayjon Tucker played a key role for Little Rock with 23 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Markquis Nowell led Little Rock to a 73-59 victory. He produced 16 points and six assists. Little Rock had a much better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 28.2). Troy, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (19-26; 73.1 percent).

Little Rock Trojans at Troy Trojans Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Troy, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Troy ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Little Rock ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
  • Little Rock ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Troy ranks 64th (5.7).
  • Troy averages 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 155th in the country. Little Rock ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
  • Troy ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.8) while Little Rock ranks 123rd (3.1).
  • Troy ranks 104th in assists per game (14.1) while Little Rock ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (14.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, Little Rock has scored an average of 72.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
  • Troy has been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Troy has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.