Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Troy Trojans: How to watch NCAA basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Half time report
Only another half stands between Arkansas State and the win they would have preferred to achieve this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Troy 39-28.
Arkansas State entered the game having won three in a row and they are only one half away from the other. Will they make it to 4 or will Troy step up and ruin it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s playing
Troy Trojans @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Current records: Troy 18-9, Arkansas State 13-14
How to watch
- when: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9 PM ET
- where: First National Bank Arena – Jonesboro, Arkansas
- television: Aspen University
- He follows: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $29.00
what do you know
Troy enjoyed his four-game homestand, but will soon have to dust off his road jerseys. They and the Arkansas State Red Wolves will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday at First National Bank Arena. Both teams enter the match supported by the victories they achieved in their previous matches.
It’s a little easier to win when you make 11 more 3-pointers than your opponent, a fact Troy proved on Saturday. They are simply unstoppable as they easily beat the Warhawks 85-57 at home.
Meanwhile, Arkansas State has already won two games in a row (a stretch in which it outscored its opponents by an average of 12 points), and advanced to a third win on Saturday. They outrebounded the Jaguars 76-73. After predicting a close win for Arkansas State, bettors were right on the money.
The Trojans have been on a roll lately: They’ve won seven of their last eight games, which has provided a nice boost to their 18-9 record this season. As for the Red Wolves, their victory raised their record to 13-14.
This is a contest where the number of possessions will likely be a big factor: Troy has crashed the gla*s this season, averaging 40 rebounds per game. However, it doesn’t look like Arkansas State is struggling in this department as they are averaging 37.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it will be interesting to see how their conflict will develop.
Troy will be hoping to overcome the odds on Thursday, as experts believe they are headed towards a loss. Those interested in the spread don’t face an easy decision given they are 17-6-1 and Arkansas State is 7-6-1.
Prospect
Arkansas State is a two-point favorite against Troy, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were in complete agreement with the betting community on this, as the game opened with a two-point lead, and stayed there.
The high/low is 154.5 points.
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Series history
Troy has won 7 of their last 10 games against Arkansas State.
- February 15, 2024 – Arkansas State 82 vs. Troy 71
- March 02, 2023 – Troy 63 vs. Arkansas State 59
- February 16, 2023 – Troy 67 vs. Arkansas State 62
- January 07, 2023 – Troy 66 vs. Arkansas State 54
- February 10, 2022 – Troy 79ers vs. Arkansas State 77ers
- January 25, 2020 – Arkansas State 78 vs. Troy 62
- January 11, 2020 – Arkansas State 76 vs. Troy 68
- February 09, 2019 – Troy 84 vs. Arkansas State 79
- January 12, 2019 – Troy 90 vs. Arkansas State 85
- February 08, 2018 – Troy 89 vs. Arkansas State 83