Troy Trojans vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Razorbacks? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151 points, and Arkansas is favored by -13 vs. Troy.
TROY TROJANS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Troy Trojans +13
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Troy at +13.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Trojans Stand a Chance in Fayetteville?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans opened their season with a 78-61 win over New Orleans on Saturday, November 9th. Troy, who were -12.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
Troy dominated the first half, leading 43-20 at the break. However, they allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points fell under the O/U line of 151.5, with a combined 139 points.
In their last game, Troy put up 78 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts and hit 73.9% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 23 attempts.
The Trojans grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jackson Fields added 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Jah Short and Thomas Dowd each contributed 14 points.
Despite a strong defensive effort, Troy couldn’t hold off their opponent, who managed to score 61 points. The Trojans limited them to just 34% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 70 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Troy’s defense was particularly effective, holding their opponent to 4/23 shooting, or 17%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 11 attempts.
Is It the Razorbacks Game to Lose at Home?
Arkansas dropped their season opener, falling 72-67 to Baylor on Saturday. The Razorbacks were +4 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (139) fell short of the 155-point O/U line.
After trailing 42-33 at halftime, Arkansas tightened up defensively, allowing just 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their latest game, the Razorbacks put up 67 points, shooting 41.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, while they connected on 50% of their two-point shots, going 19 for 38.
At the free-throw line, Arkansas made 14 of 17 attempts, good for 82.4%. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Adou Thiero led the way with 24 points on 10 of 15 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Arkansas gave up 72 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field on 27 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Arkansas allowed 20 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 58% shooting percentage.
From three-point range, Arkansas held their opponents to 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, their opponents shot 64%, making 11 of 17. Arkansas also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.