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Sun Belt Championship: Georgia Southern vs Troy Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 9)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Eagles hope to make their first NCAA Tournament since 1992.
- The Trojans seek their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
- This marks the 24th all-time matchup between the two Sun Belt squads.
Two conference championship games will take place throughout the March 9 schedule, as one will take place in the Sun Belt with the Georgia Southern Eagles and the Troy Trojans. The latter comes out as the slight favorite as both teams fight for the right to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
How to Watch
- When: Monday, March 9, 7 pm ET
- Where: Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | -108 | +5 | O152.5 |
| Troy | -112 | -5 | U152.5 |
Game Preview
The Eagles (21-15, 8-10 Sun Belt) seek their first conference title as they take part in their second Sun Belt Championship Game. It marks the first title game since the Eagles joined the league in 2014-15. They became just the third team in NCAA history to win five games on consecutive days, joining NC State in 2024, and UConn in 2011. Spudd Webb collected 31 points on 8-of-14 shooting to lead Georgia Southern to an 82-78 win over Marshall in the semifinals.
The Trojans (21-11, 12-6 Sun Belt) return to the Sun Belt championship game for the second straight season. The last team to play in two consecutive SBC title games was Louisiana across the 2022-23 tournaments. They have now won four-straight Sun Belt Tournament games, after winning three last season en route to the school’s second Sun Belt Championship title. Jerrell Bellamy led the way for Troy in the 78-70 win over Southern Miss in the semifinals, putting up 22 points, six blocks and three steals.
Georgia Southern vs Troy Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 23 meetings in their history, and the result is 14-9 for the Eagles. The last matchup was in January this year when Georgia Southern won 83-78 at home.
Georgia Southern vs Troy Predictions
Georgia Southern has displayed remarkable effort despite playing many games without a day of rest. This presents an advantage for Troy, who had a bye to the semifinals after winning the Sun Belt regular-season title. If the fatigue finally sets in for the Eagles, then the Trojans can come out on top as the victors and go dancing next week. Our betting pick here is the Trojans to defend a 5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Troy Trojans -5
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