This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 07, 2026 at 11:22AM ET.
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Troy at Arkansas State

January 7, 2026
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This is a key game in the Sun Belt standings. Four teams went 13-5 in Sun Belt play last season, and two of them meet here. Troy has won five in a row, playing four of those at home. The lone road game was an 86-85 win at UAB. They also lost at Toledo (75-68) and at Cal State-Northridge as favorites, and won at St. Francis-Pennsylvania (74-64) as 20-point chalk. Troy is 18-18 straight-up over its last 36 road contests. Arkansas State averages 83.1 points and is 5-1 at home. The Red Wolves average 36.5 points off the bench, ranking 16th nationally. Arkansas State is on a 29-6 straight-up run at home, with the wagering value on the home team to win the game. Play Arkansas State on the moneyline. 

1.5 units on Arkansas State -155 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.47)
Result:
WIN
FINAL
1H
2H
F
Troy Trojans
32
42
74
Arkansas St. Red Wolves img
45
41
86
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