SIUE Cougars vs Troy Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Trojans. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Trojans at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and the Trojans are favored to win at home against the Cougars.

SIUE COUGARS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: SIUE Cougars +5

This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Trojans.
• Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like SIUE at +5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Taking a Look at the Cougars Chances on the Road

Today’s game against Troy will see SIUE, who currently have a 5-3 record, look to improve on their recent road performances. In their last ten games on the road, which includes last year, SIUE have a 2-8 record. SIUE has a winning record against the spread at 5-1. On the road, SIUE is 2-1 ATS this season and 2-8 ATS in their last ten road games.

Looking at their over/under performance through eight games, SIUE has an over/under record of 2-4-0, with their games averaging 133 points per game on average. The Cougars have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.

SIUE’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 81 points against Detroit. They had an overall field goal percentage of 55.8% and made 15/19 free throws. The top scorer for the Cougars was Lamar Wright with 19 points, while Ray’Sean Taylor also chipped in with 15 points.

So far, the Cougars’ defense is ranked 74th in the country at 67.2 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Troy, the SIUE defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, SIUE made 15 free-throws vs. the Cougars.

Will Troy Win at Home?

In today’s game against SIUE, Troy comes in with a 3-4 overall record. Over their last three games at home, including last year, Troy is 0-3. Heading into their game against SIUE, Troy has a 3-2 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team is 1-2 vs. the spread.

In seven games, Troy comes in with an over/under mark of 4-1-0, with their games averaging 158.6 points per game. Looking at the Trojans’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0 with their games averaging 159 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 85 points per game, Troy struggled in their previous game. Against Eastern Kentucky, the Trojans scored 76 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.2%. Offensively, the Trojans hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 279th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 258th in terms of percentage and 92nd in three-pointers made.

The Trojans’ defense is presently ranked 113rd nationally, allowing an average of 70.6 points per contest. Troy’s three-point defense is currently 24th in the country at 4.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 31.5% of their shots vs. Troy.