Southern Miss vs Troy Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Southern Miss vs Troy prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 27th at Trojan Arena in Troy, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 9-11 (4-4) this year after they defeated Louisiana by a score of 67-59 in their last game. Southern Miss trailed 35-31 at halftime, but they won the second half by a total of 36-24 for the win. The Golden Eagles shot 45.5% from the field, 26.7% on three-pointers, and 68.4% on free throws in the game. DeAntoni Gordon led Southern Miss with 13 points and four rebounds, while Cobie Montgomery added 12 points and one assist in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Eagles lost to Texas State by a score of 85-82 and South Alabama by a score of 75-62. Southern Miss has won three of their last five games and they are currently right in the middle of the Sun Belt standings. Southern Miss has scored 73.3 points per game and they have allowed 76.1 points per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Denijay Harris is averaging 16.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Andre Curbello is averaging 10.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this year. Southern Miss is shooting 43.5% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season. 

Troy Trojans Betting Preview

The Troy Trojans are 12-7 (5-3) this season after they defeated South Alabama by a score of 65-55 in their last game. Troy led 32-26 at halftime and they scored 33 points in the second half to secure the win. The Trojans shot 35.9% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Myles Rigsby led Troy with 15 points and six rebounds, while Cooper Campbell added 12 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Trojans lost to South Alabama by a score of 64-63 but did beat ULM by a score of 77-58 before that. Troy has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Sun Belt standings. Troy has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 65.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Tayton Conerway is averaging 12.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Myles Rigsby is averaging 11.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game this year. Troy is shooting 44.5% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 29.8% on three-pointers this season.

Why Troy will beat Southern Miss

• Southern Miss has lost each of its last six road day games against Conference opponents.
• Troy has won nine of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents at Trojan Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Troy’s last six day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Southern Miss’ last three day games against the Sun Belt Conference has produced a total of 145+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Troy ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (65.8).
• Troy ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.2).
• Southern Miss ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.1).

Southern Miss vs Troy Prediction 

Troy comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games and they will be at home for this game. The Trojans are shooting 44.5% from the field and they are scoring 73.1 points per game, but they have been held to 65 and 63 points in their last two games. Southern Miss has lost two of their last three games and they are shooting 43.5% from the field. The Golden Eagles are allowing over 76 points per game on defense and they have allowed at least 75 points in three of their last four. I really don’t like how Southern Miss has played defense this season and I think we are going to see a higher-scoring game, so take the over here.