Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia State vs Troy NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Troy.

Georgia State vs Troy Prediction

Looking to win big? The Panthers and Trojans face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Trojans are hosting the game at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgia State.

Georgia State vs. Troy Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia State Panthers at Troy Trojans
Where: Troy at Trojan Arena
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds TROY -12.5, GAST +545 | TROY -823 O/U 145.5

Panthers Preview: Are Georgia State Ready for a Road Win?

Georgia State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-7 after a 100-59 loss to Auburn on Tuesday. The Panthers were heavy underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

Georgia State trailed 43-31 at halftime but were outscored 57-28 in the second half. The total points for the game were 159, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.

Chaney Johnson was a bright spot, hitting 12 of 14 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds. Denver Jones also contributed, going 5 for 7 from three-point range.

Panthers Team Defense

Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 57% from the field. The Panthers couldn't contain the inside game, as the other team hit 72% of their two-point shots, going 26/36.

From beyond the arc, Georgia State's opponent shot 36%, making 9 of 25 three-point attempts. The Panthers also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 80% rate. Georgia State allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Trojans Preview: Will Troy Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games

The Trojans fell to 5-4 on the season after a 62-42 loss to Houston on Tuesday. Troy was a +28 underdog going into the game but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-11 at halftime, the Trojans put up a better fight in the second half, scoring 31 points while holding Houston to 29. The game’s total points of 104 fell well short of the 132.5 O/U line.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

Troy's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 42 points on 24% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26%, and they hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, shooting 11.1% from deep.

They managed 17 offensive rebounds but recorded just 4 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.

Trojans Team Defense

Despite Troy's defense allowing 62 points, they couldn't stop their opponents from shooting 43% from the field, with 22 made field goals. The Trojans did well inside, holding the other team to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with just 13 makes from 32 tries.

From beyond the arc, Troy's defense gave up 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%. Troy allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Panthers vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Panthers last ten road games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 84. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 2-8 straight-up.
In their last three home games, Troy has averaged 62 points per game while allowing 69. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Trojans have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.