The Troy Trojans (7-2) hit the field against the Army Black Knights (3-5) in college football action at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama.
Troy vs. Army Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Troy as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Troy has -328 odds to pick up the win, while Army is listed at +252 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 45.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Troy vs. Army Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: Troy, Alabama
- Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Betting Preview
Troy
Troy has the 78th-ranked offense this year (383.3 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking 24th-best with only 327.6 yards allowed per game. Troy ranks 104th in points scored this season (22.6 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 17.6 points allowed per game. Troy owns the 45th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (214.3 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 24th-best with 283.3 passing yards per game. While Troy ranks 12th-worst in the FBS in rushing offense with 100.0 rushing yards per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best (113.2 rushing yards per game allowed). Troy has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 23rd-worst with a 33.9% third-down percentage. Defensively, the Trojans rank 105th in the FBS (42.9% third-down conversion rate allowed). With 13 forced turnovers (60th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (90th in the FBS), Troy (-2) owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Army
From an offensive angle, Army is posting 395.6 total yards per game (66th-ranked). It ranks 86th in the FBS on defense (394.4 total yards allowed per game). Army is accumulating 29.5 points per game on offense this season (63rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 27.4 points per game (80th-ranked) on defense. While Army’s pass offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking second-worst with 93.4 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 17th-best with just 180.3 passing yards ceded per contest. Army ranks 10th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game on defense (214.1), but at least it has been playing well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in rushing yards per contest (302.3). Army ranks 15th-worst in third-down conversion percentage allowed (45.2%), but at least it has been surging on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in third-down rate (47.1%). With seven forced turnovers (124th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (25th in the FBS) this season, Army ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -3.
Troy vs. Army Betting Analysis
Troy Betting Insights
Troy has covered the spread seven times this season (7-2-0). Troy is winless against the spread when it has played as 8.5-point or greater favorites (0-2). Troy games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season. The Trojans have been listed as the moneyline favorite a total of three times this season, and they’ve won all of those games. The Trojans have played as a moneyline favorite of -328 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Black Knights Betting Insights
Army has covered the spread two times this season (2-5-0). Army has not covered the spread (0-1) when it is at least 8.5-point underdogs. Games involving Army have hit the over on five occasions this season. This season, the Black Knights have been listed as the underdog in three games and failed to win any of those contests. The Black Knights have a record of 0-0 when they’re set as an underdog of +252 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Troy vs. Army Against The Spread & Betting Records
Troy
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 50.0 | 49.1 | 50.7 |
Implied Total AVG | 31.3 | 33.0 | 30.0 |
ATS Record | 7-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-0-0 |
Over/Under Record | 3-6-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-2 | 1-0 | 2-2 |
Black Knights
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 55.4 | 53.6 | 59.8 |
Implied Total AVG | 33.4 | 33.0 | 34.5 |
ATS Record | 2-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 0-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 1-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Troy
- As part of the Trojans’ defensive unit, T.J. Jackson has compiled 30 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in nine games.
- As part of the Trojans’ defensive unit, Carlton Martial has collected 0.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL, 58 tackles, and one interception in nine games.
- As part of the Trojans’ defensive unit, TJ Harris has delivered 33 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in nine games.
- Craig Slocum has been a key part of the Trojans’ defense in 2022, with one interception to go with 43 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in nine games.
Black Knights
- On defense, Leo Lowin has helped keep opposing offenses in check with two interceptions to go with 40 tackles, 5.0 TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended in eight games.
- The Black Knights’ Marquel Broughton has amassed 1.0 TFL, 33 tackles, and two interceptions in eight games.
- Kwabena Bonsu has 1.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 21 tackles in eight games.
- The Black Knights’ Andre Carter II has recorded 11 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks in eight games.
Troy vs. Army Predictions and Pick
Troy vs. Army betting card
- Pick ATS:
Trojans (-8.5)
Pick OU:
Over (45.5)
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Our pick to win this contest is Troy, and we expect that Troy will cover the spread (Troy -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 45.5 points.