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Star wide receiver Devonte Ross and the Troy Trojans (1-4) face the Texas State Bobcats (2-2) on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL).
The Trojans are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +13.5) versus the Bobcats (with an over/under of 57 points).
Below you can find our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
Texas State -13.5 vs. Troy
Texas State vs. Troy Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Bobcats (-13.5)
- Moneyline: Bobcats (-562), Trojans (+403)
- Total: 57 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Texas State vs. Troy Betting Stats and Info
The Bobcats have won once against the spread (in three tries). Texas State has been moneyline favorites three times this season, and sports a 1-2 record in those games. Troy has won twice against the spread so far this season (2-3-0). The Trojans’ record against the spread, as underdogs by 13.5 points or more, is 1-1. This will be the third game this year Troy is the moneyline underdog, after losing the previous two such games.
Texas State vs. Troy Recent Stats and Trends
Texas State Bobcats
Troy Trojans
- Troy has covered the spread twice and is 1-2 overall in its last three contests.
- In its past three games, Troy has gone over the total once.
- Troy and its opponents have combined to score an average of 44.7 combined points over its last three games, 12.3 less than the 57 over/under in this matchup.
Texas State vs. Troy Key Players
Texas State Bobcats
- Jordan McCloud has compiled 1,141 passing yards (285.3 per game) while completing 97 of 140 passes (69.3%), with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has added 101 rushing yards (and two touchdowns), averaging 25.3 per game.
- Ismail Mahdi has rushed for a team-leading 307 yards (76.8 per game) and one touchdown. He also has 89 receiving yards on 11 catches .
- Lincoln Pare has rushed for 165 yards (41.3 per game), with three touchdowns on the ground.
- Jaden Williams has 22 receptions for a team-high 292 yards (73.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Joey Hobert has also tacked on 272 yards, on 26 catches plus four touchdowns. He averages 68.0 receiving yards per game.
- Chris Dawn Jr. has caught 13 passes on 17 targets for 222 yards and three touchdowns.
- Ben Bell has registered a team-leading 2.5 sacks, while adding 4.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
- Jordan Polk’s 13 tackles and 1.0 TFL make him the team’s leading tackler.
- This season Bobby Crosby leads the team with one interception and has added four tackles and one pass defended.
Troy Trojans
- Will Crowder has passed for 547 yards (44-of-63), with five touchdowns and zero interceptions (109.4 yards per game). He’s also rushed 17 times for 63 yards and one touchdown.
- Damien Taylor has 57 attempts for a team-high 336 rushing yards (67.2 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Gerald Green has run for 196 yards on 44 carries (39.2 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground.
- Ross has 29 catches (43 targets) and paces his team with 530 receiving yards (106.0 per game) while scoring six touchdowns.
- Zeriah Beason has chipped in with 118 yards on 10 catches. He has been targeted 15 times and averages 23.6 receiving yards.
- Peyton Higgins is averaging 22.2 yards per game, with 15 catches for 111 yards.
- This season Jordan Stringer leads the team with 1.0 sack and has added 4.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
- Brendan Jackson has totaled 28 tackles and 4.0 TFL this season, leading his team in tackles.
- Justin Powe has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding 24 tackles and one pass defended.