Troy Trojans vs West Georgia Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Betting on today’s Trojans and Wolves game? Catch the action at The Coliseum in Carrollton, GA, as the Wolves hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Troy comes into this non-conference matchup as the -13.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144 points.
TROY TROJANS VS WEST GEORGIA WOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Troy Trojans -13.5
This game will be played at The Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-65 in favor of the Trojans.
- Not only will Troy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.
Do the Trojans Stand a Chance on the Road?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they traveled to Oregon and lost 82-61. Entering the game as +13 point underdogs, Troy not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 38-23 at halftime, the Trojans scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points. The combined score of 143 points fell just under the O/U line of 147.
Troy’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and hitting only 3 of 25 three-point attempts for a 12% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did manage to connect on 52.4% of their two-point shots and 80% from the free-throw line.
Keeshawn Barthelemy was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 15 points, while Myles Rigsby also added 15 points. Nate Bittle contributed 8 rebounds, and Troy grabbed 13 offensive boards as a team, finishing with 14 assists.
Despite Troy’s defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points, with the opposing team shooting 51% from the field. The Trojans struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents hit 64%, going 22/34.
From beyond the arc, Troy held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 7 threes made on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 17 free throws at an 89% rate.
Are the Wolves Ready for a Home Win?
West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games
The Wolves dropped their latest game, a 74-55 road loss to South Florida on Friday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, West Georgia not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
West Georgia trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 153.5.
West Georgia’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 23.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with 55 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 50% of their free throws, going 10-for-20 from the line.
Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Jimmie Williams added 14 points in 19 minutes, shooting 60%, while Kolten Griffin contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 30.8%.
West Georgia’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field, hitting 28 of 55 shots. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, making 23 of 34 two-point attempts, a 67% success rate.
From three-point range, West Georgia held their opponents to just 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13, or 72%. West Georgia allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.