The Mississippi State Bulldogs will try to pick up win and cover the spread at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on Saturday when they get a visit from the Troy Trojans in Week 6 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Several shops tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook) set the point spread at -31.5 for the Mississippi State Bulldogs . NCAA football bettors had to wait for the Sportsbook over under value, which was not available at press time (check the live lines pages here for the latest totals updates).
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 47-20 win for the Bulldogs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Troy Trojans vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Mississippi State will face the 1-3 Troy Trojans, who own a 2-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are 1-4 so far this season while the Trojans are 2-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Mississippi State vs Troy injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Mississippi State Bulldogs at No. 33 and the Troy Trojans at No. 99 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Mississippi State Bulldogs No. 65-ranked offense (29.8 PPG) against a Troy Trojans defense that ranks No. 89 at 29.25 PPG. The Mississippi State Bulldogs passing attack has averaged 284.8 yards per game, more than the Troy Trojans give up through the air (179.25 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Troy Trojans feature the league's No. 96-rated road run defense, allowing 225 yards per game. Mississippi State, meanwhile, ranks No. 91 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Trojans were Week 5 losers coming out on the wrong end of 24-18 score against South Alabama.
In their last game, Mississippi State's aerial attack generated 322 yards but it was the Aggies coming away with a 30-17 victory over Mississippi State at Kyle Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Troy home to Idaho, Saturday, October 17th
Mississippi State home to Louisiana Tech, Saturday, October 17th