Troy vs Georgia St. Basketball Predictions & Best Bets

Game outlook

Troy is on the road playing Georgia St. at the Georgia State Convocation Center stadium on Thursday, 1/12/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. Troy -2.25 was the opening favorite and line hasn't moved.

The Troy Trojans will face the Georgia State Panthers at the GSU Convocation Center on Thursday evening in a Sun Belt Conference matchup. After a 66-54 home win against the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Saturday, the Trojans are 11-6 (3-1) on the season. After losing 78-70 to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns on Saturday, the Panthers are now 8-8 (1-3) and on a two-game losing streak. It will be the only time during the regular season that these teams will face off against each other.

A Trojan looking for a win

With a 66-54 home victory against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, the Troy Trojans have been playing well. As a result, they outscored Arkansas State 35-27 in the second half. Their shooting percentages were 21-of-52 (40.4 percent) overall, 7-of-24 (29.2 percent) from three, and 22 free throws. In 25 minutes, senior forward Zay Williams finished with 16 points, three rebounds, one steal, and two turnovers. They were outstanding defensively as they allowed 32.8 percent from the floor and 26.7 percent from deep. Four steals and four blocks were recorded by Troy throughout the game after forcing 14 turnovers.

It's Kansas time again

After losing 78-70 on the road to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, the Georgia State Panthers allowed 44 points in the second half. They did pretty well shooting the ball as they finished shooting 45.1 percent throughout the game, 30 percent from beyond the arc, and 26 free-throw shots. Dwon Odom led the Panthers with 18 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 38 minutes. The Ragin Cajuns scored 46.3 percent from the floor, 40 percent from threes, and made 30 free throws against them on defense. During the contest, the Panthers recorded five steals and blocks.