Troy vs Texas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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  • Troy (18-8) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Texas State (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Troy / Texas State TV channel: ESPN+

The Troy Trojans (18-8) visit Strahan Coliseum to take on the Texas State Bobcats (13-14) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:15pm EST in San Marcos, TX.

Troy is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Troy vs. Texas State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Troy vs. Texas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Troy-3.5 -105O 139.5 -110-160
Texas State +3.5 -115U 139.5 -110+135

Troy vs Texas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Troy will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Troy vs Texas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas State will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Troy has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+7.05 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+6.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Texas State have covered the Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Texas State have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 89% ROI)

Troy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Troy has a 18-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.05 Units / 30.17% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.6 Units / 9.53% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.69% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.45% ROI

Texas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas State has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI).

  • 11-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI

Troy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Troy is shooting 36% from three (208/584) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Troy has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Troy has averaged 13.0 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/23 games) this season — 3rd highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Troy has averaged 80.0 points per game (1,840 points/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State has made 4.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Texas State has made 4.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Texas State has averaged 68.3 points per game (1,640 points/24 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Texas State has made 4.6 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Troy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Troy has averaged 9.3 steals per game (519 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Troy has averaged 10.0 steals per game (231 steals/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Troy has 231 steals this season — most among Sunbelt Teams

Troy has averaged 9.3 steals per game (519 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Texas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,321 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Texas State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,321 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Texas State has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (574 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Texas State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (145/481) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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