South Alabama vs Troy Basketball Odds

The Jaguars will play the Trojans on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, South Alabama and Troy are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, South Alabama currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Troy is 98.67.
Away South Alabama - South Alabama starts this game with a 5-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
Home Troy - Troy meets South Alabama boasting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - South Alabama currently ranks 2nd (0.667) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Troy now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - South Alabama has a 0.733 overall win percentage, with Troy matching up with a 0.643 overall win percentage.
Team Records - South Alabama currently possesses 11-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Troy has tallied a 9-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.

Hocus pocus! South Alabama 11-4 takes on Troy 9-5 this Saturday!

In the land of college basketball, conference records are crucial for tournament seeds. South Alabama 2-1 faces Troy 2-0 in a magical battle. South Alabama has won 2 in a row, while Troy has won 4.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail!

Best Jaguars at Trojans Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog South Alabama	Favorite Troy
+8.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Troy has a -8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. South Alabama has a +8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. South Alabama is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
147.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	147.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog South Alabama	Favorite Troy
+320 BetMGM Bet	-425 BetMGM Bet

Troy is the -425 moneyline favorite. Risk $425 to win $100 on Troy at BetMGM. South Alabama is the +320 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $320 on South Alabama. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the South Alabama vs Troy College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Troy is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while South Alabama is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the South Alabama vs Troy College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the South Alabama vs Troy College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Troy is a -425 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and South Alabama is a +320 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
South Alabama Troy 1/03/26 4:30pm EST	+8.5 -110 -8.5 -110

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Underdog South Alabama - South Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +8.5 South Alabama underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite Troy - Troy bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -8.5 Troy favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

South Alabama at Troy Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
South Alabama Troy First to 5 Points 1/03/26 4:30pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
South Alabama Troy First to 10 Points 1/03/26 4:30pm EST	+125 -175 Bet
South Alabama Troy First to 15 Points 1/03/26 4:30pm EST	+140 -200 Bet
South Alabama Troy Game to Overtime 1/03/26 4:30pm EST	Yes +900 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - South Alabama, Troy
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
South Alabama	16-6	0.727	7-2	6-4	7-3	+0.5	0.700	W3
Troy	15-8	0.652	7-3	7-4	8-3	-	0.727	L2

South Alabama & Troy Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

South Alabama Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM South Alabama YR: futures available

Troy Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Troy YR: futures available

South Alabama & Troy Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the South Alabama vs Troy College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 4:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the South Alabama vs Troy Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Alabama vs Troy Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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