The Little Rock Trojans (14-7, 8-2 SBC) will be at the Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (12-9, 5-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Little Rock Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Jaguars were beaten by the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 75-71, while the Trojans dismantled the Troy Trojans, 81-63.
Little Rock dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.514) and a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 20.7). For those same stats, Troy was 0.389 and 17.5, respectively. South Alabama, on the other hand, forced Arkansas State into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 16.8). South Alabama was lifted by Josh Ajayi, who put up 23 points and nine rebounds. Ruot Monyyong, meanwhile fueled Little Rock with 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ajayi led the Jaguars to a 52-43 victory. He recorded 13 points and nine rebounds. South Alabama’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Little Rock. The Jaguars had a rate of 0.289, while the Trojans posted a mark of 0.128.
The physical South Alabama offense might be living from the charity stripe in this showdown. The Jaguars rank sixth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.308, while Little Rock ranks 165th in FTA rate allowed (0.214).
Little Rock Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Little Rock ranks 30th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while South Alabama ranks 158th (13.2).
- The Trojans average 16.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 283rd in the nation. The Jaguars rank 226th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- South Alabama averages 4.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 62nd in the NCAA. Little Rock ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Jaguars rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Trojans rank 139th (6.8).
- Little Rock ranks 166th in rebounds per game (35.4) while South Alabama ranks 248th (33.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 3.5 for the season.
