The Little Rock Trojans (8-15, 3-7 SBC) will be at the Mitchell Center to meet the South Alabama Jaguars (12-11, 5-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Jaguars defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves 70-62, while the Trojans beat the Troy Trojans 84-70.
Little Rock dominated nearly every facet of the matchup. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 24.6) and a free throw rate of 0.192 (below their season average of 0.278). Troy had marks of 15.6 and 0.132, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, South Alabama’s 0.383 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Arkansas State, who had a rate of 0.241. The Jaguars’ mark was above their season average of 0.220, while the Red Wolves’ was below their season average of 0.272. Herb McGee had a good game for South Alabama with 24 points and six rebounds. Little Rock, meanwhile, was led by Rayjon Tucker, who finished with 24 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Deondre Burns led the Trojans to a 91-62 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. One of Little Rock’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 33 trips to the line, while South Alabama went just 16 times.
South Alabama appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Jaguars rank 85th in effective field goal percentage (0.534), while Little Rock ranks 270th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.523). Furthermore, the Trojans are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 56th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275). The Jaguars, meanhwile, rank 280th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.259).
Little Rock Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Alabama ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Little Rock ranks 254th (25.8).
- The Trojans rank 195th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Jaguars rank 228th (33.6).
- The Trojans rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Jaguars rank 170th (4.5).
- South Alabama ranks 102nd in assists per game (14.2) while Little Rock ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Little Rock has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
