Southern Miss vs Troy Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Southern Miss vs Troy

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles face the Troy Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

We’re excited to see Troy at -8.5 on the spread and think it’s a great number for the favorites to cover against Southern Miss at odds of -112.

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Southern Miss Golden Eagles won their previous game which was at home. It was a 70-60 triumph against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.

Troy Trojans won their last game 90-70. This was a road victory against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Troy have won the last two matchups versus Southern Miss. It was 70-61 at home before a 70-58 road win. We’ve seen four Southern Miss wins in the past 7 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Troy	11-6	1461	1308	153	5-2	6-4	1W
Southern Miss	11-7	1367	1303	64	8-1	3-6	4W

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Southern Miss vs Troy Prediction & Picks

Head into Southern Miss vs Troy with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We are predicting that Troy will cover the spread in this college contest. -8.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -112 that the favorites will win by a bigger margin.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.

Key Southern Miss vs Troy stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Troy in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Troy in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Troy in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Troy in 2 consecutive games against Southern Miss.

Troy -8.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the option to move the line. Consider the betting odds and whether each line can be covered.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Southern Miss 71 - 83 Troy

Rather than betting on the Trojans to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 83-71 triumph in their favor.

Southern Miss 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.

You might not get rich backing Troy at -417. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 81% chance of winning this college game. Southern Miss are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +320.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 147.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 147.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Moneyline

Southern Miss

+320

Troy

-417

Point Spread

Southern Miss +8.5

-102

Troy -8.5

-118

Total Points

Under 147.5

-112

Over 147.5

-108

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Southern Miss Stats

Troy Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 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 81.10 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 66.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arkansas State	12-5	1416	1326	90	7-1	5-4	2W
South Alabama	12-5	1258	1146	112	6-1	6-4	1W
Georgia Southern	12-6	1506	1436	70	7-1	5-5	1L
Troy	11-6	1461	1308	153	5-2	6-4	1W
Marshall	11-6	1350	1279	71	8-1	3-5	1L
Southern Miss	11-7	1367	1303	64	8-1	3-6	4W
Appalachian State	10-8	1304	1201	103	6-2	4-6	1L
James Madison	9-8	1272	1301	-29	7-1	2-7	1W
Texas State	9-9	1348	1299	49	8-2	1-7	2L
Coastal Carolina	9-9	1304	1293	11	4-3	5-6	1W
Georgia State	6-12	1265	1347	-82	4-3	2-9	1W
Old Dominion	5-13	1321	1386	-65	4-3	1-10	1L
Louisiana	4-14	1091	1266	-175	3-6	1-8	1L
UL Monroe	3-15	1327	1487	-160	3-6	0-9	8L

• 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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