Veterans Memorial Stadium will feature the Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans on Friday as both teams try to pay off for betting fans in Week 13 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans backing the Troy Trojans here saw them at Sportsbook as -24-point favorites in this college football clash. (Check back shortly for Sportsbook totals at sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark as none was available at the time this preview was written.)
Odds Shark prediction models picked the Trojans to win this game on Friday 40-10. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas State Bobcats will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Friday, as they are 5-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Troy Trojans are 3-7 ATS. Texas State is 5-6 against the over under total, while Troy is 2-8 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Troy vs Texas State injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 34-rated Troy Trojans and the No. 126-rated Texas State Bobcats in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Troy Trojans No. 77-ranked offense (26.6 PPG) against a Texas State Bobcats defense that ranks No. 88 at 30.09 PPG. The Troy Trojans passing attack has averaged 246.7 yards per game, less than the Texas State Bobcats give up through the air (271.27 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Texas State Bobcats own the league's No. 15-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 116.8 yards per game when on the road. Troy, on the other hand, rates No. 63 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bobcats suffered a Week 12 loss against Arkansas State in their last game, falling 30-12 at Centennial Bank Stadium.
Troy cruised to victory in its last outing, as they ran up a 42-17 score against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Stadium.
- Texas State is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Texas State's last 17 games
- Texas State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas State's last 7 games on the road
- Troy is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
- Troy is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Troy's last 8 games
- Troy is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Troy at Arkansas State, Saturday, December 2nd
