Expect a fast-paced game when the Little Rock Trojans (10-17, 5-9 SBC) visit Georgia Southern to take on the Eagles (18-10, 10-5 SBC). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans vs. Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles won big over the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 92-69, while the Trojans lost to the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 72-65.
The Eagles held the Mountaineers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.366 (below their season average of 0.536) and had a better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 17.8). Little Rock, meanwhile, held Arkansas State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.459 (below the 0.515 mark opponents have averaged against Little Rock this season). Tookie Brown played a pivotal role for Georgia Southern with 28 points and eight rebounds. Little Rock was led by Rayjon Tucker, who recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Georgia Southern won 67-61. One of Georgia Southern’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 29 trips to the line, while Little Rock went 19 times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this showdown that showcases a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Georgia Southern ranks 11th in possessions per game (75.9) and Little Rock is 44th (72.8).
Little Rock Trojans at Georgia Southern Eagles Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Southern ranks 34th in steals per game (7.8) while Little Rock ranks 185th (5.6).
- The Eagles rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.3) while the Trojans rank 247th (25.3).
- Georgia Southern averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. Little Rock ranks 142nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- The Trojans average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 156th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- Little Rock ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Georgia Southern ranks 71st (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
- The Trojans have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Little Rock has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
