Troy Trojans vs. Little Rock Trojans Free Prediction 01/10/19

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The Troy Trojans (8-6, 1-1 SBC) will be at the Jack Stephens Center to square off with the Little Rock Trojans (5-10, 0-2 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Troy Trojans at Little Rock Trojans ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. Little Rock was victorious over the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm 101-92, while Troy had no trouble getting past the Fort Valley State Wildcats 95-60.

Troy played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 8.8 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7. For those same stats, Fort Valley State put up marks of 30.0 and 27.6, respectively. Little Rock, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.103). Markquis Nowell had a solid game for Little Rock with 34 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Alex Hicks had a solid performance for Troy, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds.

Troy won the only game between these two teams last season, 82-64. Troy had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.6 vs. 22.2). Little Rock, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (17-23; 73.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Rayjon Tucker has really been playing well as of late for Little Rock, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Troy Trojans vs. Little Rock Trojans Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Troy, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Troy averages 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. Little Rock ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (27.9).
  • Troy ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Little Rock ranks 69th (5.9).
  • Troy averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 142nd in the country. Little Rock ranks 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
  • Troy ranks 101st in assists per game (14.3) while Little Rock ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
  • Troy ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.1) while Little Rock ranks 102nd (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • Troy’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, Little Rock has scored an average of 83.6 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (2.8 above their season average).