The Texas State Bobcats (22-6, 11-4 SBC) will be at Trojan Arena to meet the Troy Trojans (11-15, 4-10 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats at Troy Trojans Betting Odds
In their last game, the Trojans were beaten by the South Alabama Jaguars, 68-52, while the Bobcats edged the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 64-62.
The Bobcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.2, had an absurd mark of 37.1 and held the Ragin’ Cajuns to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.518). Troy, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 vs. 25.9). Troy was lifted by Alex Hicks, who recorded 21 points and 13 rebounds. Tre’Larenz Nottingham, meanwhile had a good outing for Texas State, recording 17 points and five rebounds.
The Bobcats won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 57-56. Texas State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.405). Troy, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (9-9; 100.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Troy might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Texas State ranks 11th in defensive efficiency while the Trojans rank 155th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Bobcats, who rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), will go head-to-head against the Trojans, who rank 283rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Texas State Bobcats vs. Troy Trojans Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Troy ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.6) while Texas State ranks 192nd (2.4).
- The Bobcats average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Trojans rank 114th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Texas State ranks 167th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Troy ranks 169th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- The Bobcats rank 43rd in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Trojans rank 204th (34.3).
- Texas State ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Troy ranks 132nd (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (10.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 10.0 for the season.
