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The Troy Trojans (4-2) and Texas State Bobcats (3-3) will battle in clash of Sun Belt rivals at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama.
Troy vs. Texas State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 16.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Troy as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Troy has -872 odds to pick up the win, while Texas State is listed at +565 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 46.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Troy vs. Texas State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3
- Location: Troy, Alabama
- Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Betting Preview
Troy
Troy is compiling 400.2 yards per game on offense (68th in the FBS), and rank 42nd on defense, yielding 349.0 yards allowed per game. From an offensive standpoint, Troy ranks 95th in the FBS with 25.5 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 34th in points allowed (349.0 points allowed per contest). On the offensive side of the ball, Troy has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 15th-best in the FBS by totaling 315.0 per game. The Trojans rank 71st on defense (232.5 passing yards allowed per game). While Troy’s run defense ranks 31st with 116.5 rushing yards allowed per game, the offense has been less successful, ranking seventh-worst (85.2 rushing yards per game). Troy sports the 83rd-ranked third-down offense this year (38.0% third-down conversion rate), but has been less effective defensively, ranking 13th-worst with a 45.8% third-down percentage allowed. Troy ranks 100th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (13th in the FBS) while committing 12 (110th in the FBS).
Texas State
Texas State ranks 103rd with 342.7 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 49th with 354.3 total yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball. Texas State ranks 100th in the FBS with 24.2 points per game on offense, and it ranks 67th with 26.0 points ceded per contest on defense. With 247.3 passing yards per game on offense, Texas State ranks 68th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 63rd, giving up 226.3 passing yards per contest. Texas State ranks 11th-worst in rushing yards per game (95.3), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 46th in the FBS with 128.0 rushing yards conceded per contest. With a 39.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Texas State ranks 65th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 42nd, allowing a 33.7% third-down rate. Texas State has accumulated 11 forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and committed 13 turnovers (117th in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Troy vs. Texas State Betting Analysis
Troy Betting Insights
Troy is 5-1-0 against the spread this season. Troy has yet to cover a spread when they are at least 16.5-point favorites (0-1). Troy games have gone over the total three times this season. The Trojans have been listed as the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Trojans have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -872 or shorter.
Bobcats Betting Insights
Texas State has put together a record of 3-3-0 against the spread this year. Texas State has an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs. Games involving Texas State have hit the over on three occasions this year. This season, the Bobcats have won one out of the three games in which they’ve been the underdog. The Bobcats are 1-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +565 or more on the moneyline.
Troy vs. Texas State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Troy
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.3 | 50.0 | 54.7 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.7 | 33.3 | 34.0 |
| ATS Record | 5-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-2 | 1-0 | 1-2 |
Bobcats
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.1 | 60.0 | 52.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.5 | 39.7 | 35.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 0-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 1-0 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Troy
- T.J. Jackson has helped carry the Trojans’ defense with 23 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in six games.
- Carlton Martial has helped lead the Trojans’ defense with 0.5 sacks to go along with 1.0 TFL, 37 tackles, and one interception in six games.
- Craig Slocum has helped lead the Trojans’ defense with one interception to go along with 31 tackles and one pass defended in six games.
- Richard Jibunor, as part of the Trojans’ defense, has registered 3.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and 15 tackles in six games.
Bobcats
- Levi Bell has compiled 22 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and five sacks in six games for the Bobcats.
- Kordell Rodgers has been doing his part on defense, amassing three interceptions to go with 11 tackles and four passes defended for the Bobcats.
- In six games for the Bobcats, Ben Bell has amassed 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Sione Tupou has amassed one interception to go with 18 tackles and one pass defended In six games for the Bobcats.
Troy vs. Texas State Predictions and Pick
Troy vs. Texas State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Trojans (-16.5)
Pick OU:
Over (46.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Troy, and we expect that Troy will cover the spread (Troy -16.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 46.5 points.