<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Trojans. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. Get ready to place your bets! This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Southern Miss at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Eagles Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Miss dropped to 6-11 on the season after an 85-82 road loss to Texas State on Saturday. Despite being +9 underdogs, the Golden Eagles kept it close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>Both teams scored 39 points in the first half and 38 in the second. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.5%. They hit 8 of 24 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and were 76.2% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Tylan Pope led the way with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Coleton Benson added 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Denijay Harris contributed 18 points and 14 boards, and Neftali Alvarez chipped in 17 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Southern Miss gave up 85 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 39% from the field on 27 of 68 attempts. The Golden Eagles held them to 37% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 19 of 51 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 attempts. Southern Miss also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. The Golden Eagles allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Troy?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 9-7 on the season after a 64-63 road loss to South Alabama on Saturday. Troy entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, just under the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>Troy found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 42-22 at halftime. They mounted a strong comeback in the second half, outscoring the Jaguars 41-22, but ultimately came up just short.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they hit 14 of 22 free throws for a 63.6% mark.</p> <p>Tayton Conerway led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes and shooting 53.3% overall. Troy grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite the Trojans' defense holding their opponent to 64 points, they couldn't come away with the win. Troy allowed 40% shooting from the field, with the other team hitting 23 of their 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Trojans gave up 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the line 9 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

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