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Troy at Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Troy at Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 13 Houston Cougars (5-3) welcome the Troy Trojans (5-3) to the Fertitta Center Tuesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Troy vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Houston beat the Butler Bulldogs 79-51 Saturday, covering as a 17.5-point home favorite. They have traded off winning and losing over their last 5 games. Houston’s most prolific game was a 74-69 neutral-court loss to the No. 2 Auburn Tigers on Nov. 9, closing as a 5.5-point favorite. It is 4-4 against the spread (ATS).

Troy is coming off an 84-74 win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Dec. 1, covering as an 8.5-point favorite. It has won 3 of its last 4 games, going 3-1 ATS. The Trojans’ most high-profile game came against the No. 12 Oregon Ducks, an 82-61 road loss on Nov. 17 as a 13-point underdog. They are 5-3 ATS.

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Troy at Houston odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 5:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Troy +3000 (bet $100 to win $3,000) | Houston -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Troy +25.5 (-105) | Houston -25.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Troy at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 84, Troy 54

Moneyline

PASS.

Avoid this play. The Cougars are far too expensive to take, and the Trojans stand little chance of pulling off an upset on the road.

Against the spread

BET HOUSTON -25.5 (-115).

The Cougars have performed well for bettors when they are a massive favorite. They are 3-0 ATS as a favorite of 20-plus points and 4-0 ATS at home. Houston has held every opponent to 51 or fewer points at home.

The Trojans have played 4 road games and are 0-2 ATS in games against Power 4 opponents. They are also 0-2 ATS as an underdog. Considering those trends, back HOUSTON -25.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 133.5 (-110).

Troy has found its groove offensively and has gone Over in 4 straight games. It has scored at least 84 points in 3 of those 4 games and has allowed 72 points in 3 straight outings. Three of its top 4 scoring options shoot 50% or better from the field.

The Cougars are 4-4 O/U this season and have traded off going Over and Under in 5 straight games, primed for an Over after going Under Saturday. Take OVER 133.5 (-110).

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Troy at Arkansas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Troy at Arkansas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Troy Trojans (2-0) and the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) meet at Bud Walton Arena Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Troy vs. Razorbacks odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Troy improved to 2-0 with a 78-61 road win over the New Orleans Privateers, covering as a 12.5-point favorite while the Under 152 hit. F Jackson Fields recorded a double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) for the Trojans, who dominated the boards, outrebounding New Orleans 49-36.

The Razorbacks lost 72-67 in a tough neutral court matchup Saturday against No. 14 Baylor, failing to cover as 4-point underdogs while the Under 156 hit. Arkansas was outscored 38-28 in the paint. Junior F Adou Thiero, who transferred from Kentucky with his coach, led the team with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal.

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Troy at Arkansas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Troy +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Arkansas -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Troy +12.5 (-105) | Arkansas -12.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Troy at Arkansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Arkansas 85, Troy 68

Moneyline

PASS.

You should obviously avoid betting Arkansas (-900), but when you look at the spread, things get more enticing.

Against the spread

BET ARKANSAS -12.5 (-115).

Arkansas didn’t play their best offensively against Baylor, but showed solid defense. Although they’re 0-1-1 ATS, they should cover here. G Boogie Fland has been impressive in 2 games, averaging 17 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. The Razorbacks have struggled with 3-point shooting but will dominate inside. Troy has looked good against weaker opponents, but they won’t be able to score enough or defend the paint effectively. Arkansas will force turnovers and capitalize with fast-break points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 151.5 (-105).

Arkansas has yet to find its offensive rhythm, but should turn it around in this game. They are 0-2 against the Over, but face the lowest total of the season. The Razorbacks will focus on attacking the paint and are likely to improve their 3-point shooting. With plenty of offensive firepower, they’ll continue to build chemistry. Troy has struggled defensively, giving up 74 points to Toledo and 38 points in the paint to New Orleans. The Trojans will score enough for this game to hit the Over.

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Troy at South Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Troy at South Alabama odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Troy Trojans (1-5, 0-2 Sun Belt) visit the South Alabama Jaguars (2-4, 1-1) Tuesday at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Troy vs. South Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Trojans have struggled mightily this season, which is unusual for Troy. Normally, this is a team playing for conference championships, but it is a program in flux after coach Jon Sumrall left for the Tulane job in the offseason.

Troy is 0-5 straight up (SU) in 5 games against FBS opponents, with its only win coming against Florida A&M of the FCS Sept. 21. The Trojans are also 2-4 against the spread (ATS), including 0-3 ATS at home.

South Alabama has dropped 2 in a row since routing Appalachian State 48-14 Sept. 19. The Jaguars lost 42-10 at LSU and 18-16 at Arkansas State. At home, the Jags are 1-1 SU/ATS in 2 games, with the Over cashing in both outings.

Troy leads the all-time series 9-3, including victories in each of the past 6 meetings. The Trojans won 28-10 at home last season Nov. 2, 2023, while it posted a 10-6 victory in the most recent meeting in Mobile. Troy has covered 6 in a row in the series, while the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings and 7-2-1 in the previous 10 in the series.

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Troy at South Alabama odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 4:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Troy +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | South Alabama -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread: Troy +13.5 (-110) | South Alabama -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Troy at South Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 27, Troy 20

Moneyline

South Alabama (-550) will cost you 5½ times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for either a standalone wager or a multi-leg parlay. This is a 2-win team, and it has lost 6 in a row to Troy (+400).

PASS.

Against the spread

TROY +13.5 (-110) is worth a look catching nearly 2 touchdowns, even though the Trojans have struggled offensively.

South Alabama -13.5 (-110) has also struggled, however, and it has averaged just 13.0 PPG in the past 2 games against LSU and Arkansas State. It lost and failed to cover in its only previous home game against an FBS opponent back on Aug. 31, a 52-38 loss to North Texas.

Back the visitors, as Troy has cashed 6 straight meetings since Oct. 23, 2018.

Over/Under

UNDER 54.5 (-105) might be the best play.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in this series, while going 7-2-1 across the previous 10 battles dating back to Oct. 24, 2014.

Troy has also cashed in 3 in a row and 4 of the past 5 meetings. For South Alabama, the Under is 2-0-1 in the past 3 outings and 3-1-1 in the previous 5 contests.

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Texas State at Troy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas State at Troy odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas State Bobcats (2-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) visit the Troy Trojans (1-4, 0-1) Thursday. Kickoff from Veterans Memorial Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Texas State vs. Troy odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Texas State has lost back-to-back games after falling 40-39 vs. Sam Houston Saturday as an 11.5-point favorite on a neutral. QB Jordan McCloud went 29 of 39 for 326 yards with 3 touchdowns, with his top receiver being WR Jaden Williams (10 receptions, 133 yards).

Troy fell 13-9 Saturday against UL Monroe as a 6.5-point home favorite. QB Tucker Kilcrease went 6 of 11 for 57 yards while RB Gerald Green carried the ball 13 times for 102 yards. The Trojans had 224 yards total on the ground in the loss.

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Texas State at Troy odds

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Moneyline (ML): Texas State -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Troy +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
Against the spread (ATS): Texas State -13.5 (-110) | Troy +13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texas State at Troy picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas State 31, Troy 20

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Bobcats (-500) to win Thursday.

Against the spread

LEAN TROY +13.5 (-110).

Texas State has lost back-to-back games and is just 1-3 ATS this season. While it has been phenomenal on offense, its defense has allowed 27 or more points in 3 of its 4 games. Troy has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games while limiting opponents to 13 or fewer points in back-to-back weeks. While the Bobcats hold the clear advantage overall, the Trojans have what it takes to keep this game within 2 possessions.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 57 (-110).

Texas State is 4-0 to the Over this season, scoring 28 or more points in each game. While it should still be expected to find offensive success against Troy, the Troy defense has played a major role in the team hitting the Under in 3 of its last 4 games along with the run-centric offense. The Trojans will primarily keep the ball on the ground Thursday, which will keep the clock rolling and the high total of 57 out of reach.

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Troy at Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Troy at Kansas State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Troy Trojans (1-0) and the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) meet Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Troy vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Troy kicked off the season with a 48-30 win over Stephen F. Austin of the FCS last Saturday, although it failed to cover the 26.5-point number. The Trojans helped cash the Over (48) nearly by themselves.

K-State also opened with an FCS foe, and it pounded Southeast Missouri State 45-0 to cover the 28.5-point spread as the Under (55.5) cashed. The Wildcats rolled up 588 total yards of offense, and it outrushed the Redhawks 228 to 6. If there is an area to improve, K-State was just 4 of 10 on 3rd-down efficiency, and it was minus-1 in turnover ratio.

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Troy at Kansas State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Troy +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Kansas State -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Troy +16.5 (-110) | Kansas State -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Troy at Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas State 45, Troy 17

Moneyline

Kansas State (-800) will cost you 8 times your potential return in a singular bet, or you’d net $12.50 for every $100 risked. That’s not anywhere close to an acceptable reward for such a risk.

PASS.

Against the spread

KANSAS STATE -16.5 (-110) is a great bet at home. The Wildcats looked tremendous defensively in the opener, albeit against an overmatched FCS foe. And while QB Will Howard was very good, passing for 297 yards and 2 TDs while running for a score, he could be better. He was picked off, and the team struggled on 3rd down.

Troy +16.5 (-110), on the other hand, really struggled defensively against the Lumberjacks last weekend, and while SFA is not a terrible FCS team, it is still an FCS team. The Trojans are going to have a tough time containing the versatile and high-octane offense of the Wildcats.

Over/Under

OVER 51.5 (-110) is a strong play here.

While the defense for K-State gave up nothing, Troy should be able to pierce the end zone at least once or twice. The Wildcats will certainly get their share of points, too, finding little resistance against a Trojans defense which allowed an FCS opponent to drop 30 on them in their place last weekend.

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Cure Bowl: Troy vs. UTSA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Troy vs. UTSA odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 22 UTSA Roadrunners (11-2) battle the No. 24 Troy Trojans (11-2) in the Cure Bowl on Friday. Kickoff from Exploria Stadium in Orlando is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UTSA vs. Troy odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Trojans crushed Coastal Carolina 45-26 in their final game of the season, taking a 31-7 lead into the half and easily covering as 6.5-point favorites. Troy finished No. 1 in the Sun Belt and ended the season 10-3 against the spread (ATS), covering its last 3 in a row. Troy’s strength is its defense, ranking top 40 in opponents’ total yards (324.9), passing yards (207.4), and rushing yards (117.5).

UTSA dismantled North Texas 48-27, covering as 8-point home favorites, and ended its season atop Conference USA. It was just 7-6 ATS though. UTSA was 5-1 straight up on the road. Its strength is in its attack, ranking top 15 in total yards (486.2) and passing yards (308.6).

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Troy vs. UTSA odds

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Moneyline (ML): Troy -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | UTSA +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Troy -1 (-112) | UTSA +1 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 56 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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Troy vs. UTSA picks and predictions

Prediction

UTSA 34, Troy 28

Moneyline

BET UTSA (+100).

Troy’s defense is what sets them apart, but starting QB Gunner Watson has been far too turnover prone to back the Trojans. He has 13 TDs and 10 INTs thise season.

Also, the weaker part of the Trojans’ defense is their pass game, and that’s where UTSA will look to exploit. QB Frank Harris has 31 TDs and 7 INTs. He has been intercepted just once in his last 5 games.

Couple that with UTSA being 5-1 on the road to Troy’s 4-2 road mark and I would back the team less likely to turn the ball over here.

Against the spread

PASS.

I’d back UTSA outright here. Only 1 game between both teams, a 10-9 win for Troy over Army, finished within a single point. Take the favorite on the moneyline.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 56 (-109).

UTSA is 8-5 O/U this season. Its offense has scored at least 30 points in every game this season aside from a 41-20 loss to Texas on Sept. 17. It has scored 40 or more in 4 of its last 5. The total is 3-2 O/U in its last 5 games as well.

The Troy offense is clicking as well. Despite being just 6-7 O/U this season, it has gone Over in its last 3 in a row. Troy has scored 46.5 points per game over its last 2 games and has scored 30 or more in 3 in a row.

Both offenses are clicking, and in a bowl game in warm weather, back the OVER 56 (-109).

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Troy at San Diego State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Troy at San Diego State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Troy Trojans (6-3) travel to San Diego to take on the No. 22 San Diego State Aztecs (6-2) Monday at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Troy at San Diego State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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After being swept out of Maui 87-70 by Arizona and 78-74 by Arkansas, San Diego returned to the mainland and took apart 2 overmatched teams. After prevailing over UC-Irvine 72-69, the Aztecs beat Occidental 95-57 on Friday.

This game will bring another outmatched opponent against San Diego State as the Trojans play just its 7th game against a Div. I opponent this season and is 3-3 against D-I teams. This will be a difficult game for Troy to remain close and the Aztecs should roll.

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Troy at San Diego State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Troy +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | San Diego State -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Troy +16.5 (-110) | San Diego State -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Troy at San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 80, Troy 66

Moneyline

PASS.

Troy is coming cross-country for this game, and it does not bode well for its chances to pull of an upset here. Taking San Diego State -1600 is also not advisable. So just stay way.

Against the spread

BET TROY +16.5 (-110).

San Diego State is the better team. They are not 16.5 points better. After losing 2 games in Maui, the Aztecs barely beat UC-Irvine and followed that with a rout of a school not at the D I level. After such an easy game, San Diego State could come out sluggish in this game. Troy will be able to keep this game within the 17 points needed to cover and Troy +16.5 (-110) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 137.5 (-115).

Scoring 95 points against any school, even a non-Division I school, is impressive. And before that San Diego State averaged 72 points in 3 games against tougher competition in Arkansas, UC-Irvine and Arizona. This Troy team is somewhere in between these levels and 80 points from the Aztecs is not out of the question.

While the Aztecs should get to 80, the Trojans can at least get to 60 in this game. It will not be a pretty game and it will start slow. But by the end of the game, the Over 137.5 (-115) will hit.

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Sun Belt Championship: Coastal Carolina at Troy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Coastal Carolina at Troy odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (9-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) and Troy Trojans (10-2, 7-1) clash in the conference championship game Saturday. Kickoff at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Ala., is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Coastal Carolina vs. Troy odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

East Division champion Coastal Carolina heads into the Sun Belt title game after being routed by James Madison 47-7 last Saturday as a 15-point road underdog. The Chanticleers averaged 458.4 yards of offense per game in their 1st 7 games but only 322.8 in the last 4. Coastal was held to a season-low 183 total yards in the loss to JMU.

The Trojans have won 9 straight games and haven’t lost since Sept. 17. They tied with South Alabama atop the West Division but won the title by way of an 10-6 head-to-head triumph at the Jaguars Oct. 20. Last Saturday, Troy covered a 13.5-point spread in a 48-19 win at Arkansas State. Over their last 5 games, the Trojans are 4-1 ATS.

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Coastal Carolina at Troy odds

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Moneyline: Coastal Carolina +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Troy -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Coastal Carolina +8.5 (-111) | Troy -8.5 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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Coastal Carolina at Troy picks and predictions

Prediction

Troy 28, Coastal Carolina 21

Moneyline

Three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year Grayson McCall, the Coastal Carolina quarterback, has missed the last 2 games with a foot injury, and his status for the title bout is unclear. It seems unlikely McCall plays — He’s listed out indefinitely by Covers.com. Coach Jamey Chadwell left the door to a return open just wide enough to … well, to make the Chanticleers worth a look at +250.

McCall has completed 68.9% of his passes this season, throwing for 2,314 yards and 21 TDs against just 1 interception. In 33 career games, he has thrown for 7,700 yards and 75 TDs against just 7 picks.

Consider a partial-unit play on COASTAL CAROLINA (+250).

Against the spread

CCU has managed close wins over Troy each of the last 3 seasons — by 7 points, 4 points and 1 point. The Chanticleers defense is not as good as Troy’s, but is capable in creating havoc. Plus, Coastal is the better team at both ends in red-zone performance.

This line opened in the 6.5 range across much of the market. It has hopped over the key number of 7 and gone another couple full clicks and is now worth some Coastal action, even if McCall does not play.

BACK THE CHANTICLEERS +8.5 (-111).

Over/Under

A solid number with no arguments to be made for leverage on either side. PASS.

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Troy at Arkansas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Troy at Arkansas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Troy Trojans (6-1) and No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks (5-1) square off in a Monday non-conference affair in Fayetteville. The opening tip at Bud Walton Arena is set for 8 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Troy vs. Arkansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Troy’s lone loss came against St. Thomas-Minnesota (78-76) on Nov. 18. The Trojans have won 2 blowout games since. Troy piled up 118 points in its last game (Wednesday vs. Southern-New Orleans) and its 86.0 points per game rank 16th in the nation.

The Razorbacks are back home after playing in the Nov. 21-23 Maui Invitational in Hawaii. They suffered their lone loss of the season in the middle game the tournament (90-87 Tuesday vs. Creighton), but they bounced back with an underdog (+1.5) overtime 78-74 win over No. 19 San Diego State on Wednesday.

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Troy at Arkansas odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board.
Against the spread (ATS): Troy +18.5 (-105) | Arkansas -18.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Troy at Arkansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Arkansas 76, Troy 59

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

Troy-and-the-points is a lean, but figure a lot of gray area — too much — with this contest being such a jump in class for a Trojans team that has played a weak schedule thus far.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 5-1 in the Razorbacks’ last 6 home games. Troy’s 3-digit score should have UA’s attention in a game that does not figure to be rife with a lot of 3s or turnovers.

Travel-weary Arkansas may not be in for its best shooting night, so this game figures as more destined for a total in the mid-130s. BACK THE UNDER 140.5 (-110).

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Troy at South Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Troy Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Troy Trojans (5-2, 3-1 Sun Belt) and South Alabama Jaguars (5-1, 2-0) tussle in a key Sun Belt West game Thursday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Troy vs. South Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Troy squeaked by 3-win Texas State 17-14 Saturday for its 4th win in a row. The Trojans have yielded just 14.5 points per game over those 4 victories. TU has allowed just 19.3 PPG (3rd SBC) on the season.

The Jaguars have relied more on their offense. For the season, they are averaging nearly 12 points more per contest than TU. South Alabama is coming off a 41-34 shootout win over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday where it cranked out a season-high 615 total yards.

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Troy at South Alabama odds

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Moneyline: Troy +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | South Alabama -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Troy +3.5 (-130) | South Alabama -3.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Troy at South Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 27, Troy 17

Moneyline

PASS. South Alabama is worth a look at -155.

Against the spread

Troy has won 4 straight ATS in this series but expect some pushback in this one. The Trojans won ATS (+3.5) and straight-up last season, leveraging a pair of scoring drives that were fewer than 55 yards in a 31-24 win.

The Jaguars outgained Troy 335 yards to 308 in that contest. USA is the better red-zone squad at both ends of the field coming into this 2022 meeting.

BET SOUTH ALABAMA -3.5 (+105).

Over/Under

Some wind in the forecast could slow these teams down in the passing game. Both are quite good at defending the run, and field goals could loom large in the final result.

BACK THE UNDER 46.5 (-108).

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