South Alabama vs Troy Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Alabama vs Troy

The South Alabama Jaguars battle the Troy Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, January 3.

Let’s go for Over 146.5 when South Alabama face Troy. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.

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South Alabama Jaguars won their previous game by a 63-58 scoreline. It was on the road against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

Troy Trojans last game saw them claim a 100-80 home win over Texas State Bobcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Troy beat South Alabama when the teams last met. It was a 65-55 scoreline. South Alabama have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	11-5	1171	1075	96	5-1	6-4	1L
Troy	10-5	1297	1152	145	5-2	5-3	5W

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South Alabama vs Troy Prediction & Picks

Our expert South Alabama vs Troy betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 146.5 points in total. Odds of -115 look well worth taking for this outcome.

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Key South Alabama vs Troy stats:

• The 146.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Troy games.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Troy games.

Over 146.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Alabama 71 - 83 Troy

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Trojans to win 83-71 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

South Alabama vs Troy Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With an estimated 83% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -500 betting odds about Troy triumphing in this college game. The market suggests that South Alabama are least likely to win at +360.

The spread currently stands at 9.5 and the total points line is 147.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to back Over 147.5, it’s -114.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

South Alabama

+360

Troy

-500

Point Spread

South Alabama +9.5

-110

Troy -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 147.5

-106

Over 147.5

-114

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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South Alabama Stats

Troy Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.70 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.00 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgia Southern	12-5	1435	1349	86	7-1	5-4	9W
South Alabama	11-5	1171	1075	96	5-1	6-4	1L
Troy	10-5	1297	1152	145	5-2	5-3	5W
Arkansas State	10-5	1247	1170	77	5-1	5-4	1L
Marshall	10-5	1211	1134	77	8-1	2-4	3W
Southern Miss	9-7	1217	1173	44	6-1	3-6	2W
Appalachian State	9-7	1190	1084	106	6-2	3-5	1L
Texas State	9-7	1196	1136	60	8-2	1-5	1W
James Madison	8-7	1138	1166	-28	6-0	2-7	1W
Coastal Carolina	8-8	1171	1161	10	3-2	5-6	2L
Georgia State	5-11	1134	1222	-88	3-2	2-9	1W
Old Dominion	4-12	1182	1250	-68	4-3	0-9	4L
Louisiana	3-13	936	1097	-161	2-5	1-8	2L
UL Monroe	3-13	1188	1332	-144	3-6	0-7	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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