The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Troy Trojans will face off on the turf at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The game starts at 6:00 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to the action on ESPN+.
Betting Preview: Troy Trojans vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
In this Saturday game, Troy has been tabbed as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 2 points. The Golden Eagles are also receiving +110 moneyline odds while the Trojans are -130. Multiple solid live betting scenarios may present themselves during this game, and Vegas has determined the over/under (O/U) to be 49 points.
The under has received the bulk of the early sharp action, as the game’s over/under was placed initially at 50.
The Golden Eagles have lost 1.0 unit so far in 2019 and are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 1-1.
The Trojans have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and have an O/U record of 1-0.
The Golden Eagles are 1-1 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Trojans are 1-0 SU.
The Golden Eagles are reeling from a 38-15 defeat to Mississippi State last week. The passing attack could’ve been more effective as Jack Abraham completed 18-of-26 passes for 234 yards, two scores and two interceptions. Jordan Mitchell (six receptions, 94 yards, one TD) and Tim Jones (five catches, 73 yards) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.
Troy is coming off of a 43-14 win over Campbell a couple of weeks ago. The team’s defense held its ground in the victory, limiting the Fighting Camels to only 93 passing yards and 50 yards on the ground. Caleb Snead was a bright spot in the loss for Campbell, recording 54 yards and two touchdowns on three catches. For Troy, Kaleb Barker completed 18-of-29 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns. DK Billingsley (86 rushing yards on 12 attempts, two TDs) and B.J. Smith (108 yards on 10 carries, one TD) handled the running game as Kaylon Geiger (five receptions, 104 yards) and Reggie Todd (three catches, 108 yards, one TD) led the receiving corps in the win.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Troy Trojans Free Pick
SU Winner: Troy, ATS Winner: Troy, O/U: Over
Team Betting Notes
- The Southern Miss D has sacked opposing QBs eight times this season. Troy has produced five sacks.
- The Troy offense has lost one fumble in 2019 while Southern Miss has lost two.
- The Golden Eagles converted 19 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Trojans threw for 25 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Golden Eagles created 11 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Trojans put up 21 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Golden Eagles put up 3.1 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 3.4 to opponents.
- The Trojans registered 4.7 yards per carry last season and allowed 3.3 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
- The Golden Eagles O-line yielded 33 sacks last season. Their defense created 23 sacks.
- Troy quarterbacks were sacked 27 times last year. Their defense created 39 sacks.
