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The Texas State Bobcats (2-3) will visit the Troy Trojans (3-2) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Trojans are very big favorites (currently -15.5) in their matchup against the Bobcats, with the over/under at 48.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Trojans are -814 and the Bobcats are +542.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Troy vs. Texas State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3
- Location: Troy, Alabama
- Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojans | -15.5 | -113 | -108 | 48.5 | -111 | -110 | -814 | +542 |
Troy Betting Insights
- So far this year, Texas State has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- Texas State is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 15.5 points or more this year.
- Texas State has hit the over in three of their six games with a set total (50%).
Troy Stats & Insights
- Troy is averaging 412.6 yards per game on offense (65th in the FBS), and rank 71st on defense, yielding 377.8 yards allowed per game.
- Troy is compiling 25.2 points per game on offense (95th in the FBS), and ranks 47th on defense with 22.2 points allowed per game.
- On offense, Troy has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by averaging 330.6 per game. The Trojans rank 90th on defense (247.6 passing yards allowed per game).
- Troy ranks fifth-worst in rushing offense (82.0 rushing yards per game), but has been better on defense, ranking 48th with 130.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Troy has the 80th-ranked third-down offense this season (37.3% third-down conversion rate), but has been worse defensively, ranking 14th-worst with a 46.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With eight forced turnovers (59th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (94th in the FBS), Troy (-2) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has 1,451 passing yards for Troy, completing 64.3% of his passes and tossing five touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, DK Billingsley, has carried the ball 61 times for 316 yards (52.7 per game), scoring three times.
- This season, Kimani Vidal has carried the ball 65 times for 254 yards (42.3 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Tez Johnson has hauled in 18 receptions for 385 yards (64.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Jabre Barber has hauled in 25 receptions totaling 351 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Deshon Stoudemire’s 30 grabs are good enough for 337 yards and one touchdown.
- T.J. Jackson paces the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has 6.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- Troy’s top-tackler, Carlton Martial, has 37 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Markeis Colvin leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording six tackles and two passes defended.
Texas State Betting Insights
- So far this year, Texas State has put together a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- Texas State is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 15.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Texas State’s six games with a set total, three have hit the over (50%).
Texas State Stats & Insights
- In terms of total yards, Texas State ranks 103rd in the FBS (344.4 total yards per game) and 35th defensively (338.0 total yards allowed per game).
- Texas State ranks 25th-worst in points per game (21.8), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 68th in the FBS with 26.4 points ceded per contest.
- In terms of passing, Texas State ranks 71st in the FBS (240.6 passing yards per game) and 32nd on defense (192.6 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Texas State’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 103.8 rushing yards per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 145.4 rushing yards per contest (72nd-ranked).
- Texas State is putting up a 35.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (93rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 32.4% third-down rate (36th-ranked) on defense.
- Texas State has produced nine forced turnovers (43rd in the FBS) and committed 12 turnovers (112th in the FBS) this season for a -3 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Texas State’s Best Players
- Layne Hatcher leads Texas State with 1,484 yards on 138-of-221 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Calvin Hill has run for 313 yards on 68 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
- Lincoln Pare has racked up 276 yards (on 69 attempts) with one touchdown, while also catching 11 passes for 94 yards.
- Ashtyn Hawkins has registered 42 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 432 (72.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 56 times and has six touchdowns.
- Marcell Barbee has caught 15 passes and compiled 203 receiving yards (33.8 per game) with one touchdown.
- Charles Brown has racked up 196 reciving yards (32.7 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Levi Bell leads the team with 5.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up 7.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
- Kordell Rodgers has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 11 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
