Old Dominion Monarchs vs Troy Trojans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Old Dominion Monarchs and Troy Trojans will face off Thursday in a Sun Belt matchup. The Monarchs are looking to end a two-game losing streak after a 61-59 loss to South Alabama, while the Trojans are coming off a 72-65 win over Coastal Carolina. Troy holds a 1-0 record in the head-to-head matchup, and they are the 4.5 point betting favorites. Tip-off is schedule for 7 PM, ET at Trojan Arena.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Monarchs +160 | Trojans -185

Spread: Monarchs +4.5 (-110) | Trojans -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Troy will win straight-up is 65%.

Old Dominion Monarchs

Old Dominion has lost four of their last five games, including their last game to South Alabama, and are now 4-9 (3-9 ATS). They will look to win their first road game of the season against Troy and look to improve their already poor defense. Old Dominion have had a difficult season so far, losing four of their last five games and failing to capitalize on their five game home stand. Offensively they are averaging 70.3 points per game and defensively giving up 77.9 points per game. With a power ranking of 259, they rank 266th in offense, 314th in defense, are 4-9 (3-9 ATS), with their field goal percentage at #235, free throws at #291, three-pointers #250 and rebounds at #286. They average 10.42 offensive assists and 11.42 turnovers per game, while defensively allow 45.03% field goals, 71.72% free throws, 35.91% three-pointers, 37.08 defensive rebounds per game and have 14.08 defensive assists and 12.50 turnovers per game. Old Dominion will look to turn their season around with a win over Troy, their first road victory this season.