Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the Troy Trojans on Saturday when they take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Week 9 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Troy Trojans opened as 24-point underdogs in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. As of Friday afternoon the total was set at 55.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 43-18 result in favor of the Mountaineers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Appalachian State Mountaineers currently sport a record of 6-1, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-2 ATS. The Troy Trojans are 2-5 and 4-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Appalachian State Mountaineers post a 1-6 over under record this season, while the Troy Trojans have gone 3-3-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Appalachian State vs Troy injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 9-rated Appalachian State Mountaineers and the No. 76-ranked Troy Trojans, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Appalachian State Mountaineers No. 19-ranked offense (38 PPG) against a Troy Trojans defense that ranks No. 68 at 26.86 PPG. The Appalachian State Mountaineers passing attack has averaged 204.29 yards per game, more than the Troy Trojans give up through the air (185.14 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Troy Trojans own the league's No. 84-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 201.5 yards per game when on the road. Appalachian State, on the other hand, rates No. 13 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Brandon Burks went over the 100-yard mark (133) in his team's latest effort as Troy defeated New Mexico State by a score of 52-7 on Saturday.
The Mountaineers grabbed a Week 8 victory over the Eagles in their last game, winning 31-13 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
- Troy is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Troy is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Troy is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Troy is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Appalachian State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Appalachian State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Appalachian State's last 7 games
- Appalachian State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Troy home to Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, November 7th
Appalachian State home to Arkansas State, Thursday, November 5th
