Memphis vs. Troy Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 7

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Memphis vs. Troy Spread, Line & Odds for Sept. 7

Data Skrive:

The Memphis Tigers (1-0) will host the Troy Trojans (0-1) on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET.

The Tigers are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -18.5) against the Trojans. The over/under for this matchup is 56.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Odds to Cover

Memphis -18.5 vs. Troy

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Memphis vs. Troy Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Tigers (-18.5)
  • Moneyline: Tigers (-1149), Trojans (+711)
  • Total: 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Memphis vs. Troy Betting Stats and Info

  • Memphis compiled a 5-6-1 ATS record last year.
  • Memphis covered the spread when playing as at least 18.5-point favorites in its only opportunity last season.
  • Memphis and its opponent combined to go over the point total in 10 of 12 contests last season.
  • Troy won eight games against the spread last year, failing to cover five times.
  • A total of five of Troy games last season went over the point total.

Memphis vs. Troy Key Players

Memphis Tigers

  • Last year Seth Henigan collected 3,883 passing yards (298.7 per game) while going 318-for-476 (66.8%) and throwing for 32 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He added 274 rushing yards on 94 carries with five touchdowns.
  • Blake Watson ran for 1,152 yards on 192 carries (88.6 yards per game) and scored 14 touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 36.9 receiving yards per game, grabbing 53 passes for 480 yards and three TDs.
  • Last season Sutton Smith ran for 305 yards on 63 carries (23.5 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
  • Roc Taylor reeled in 69 passes for 1,083 yards last year with four touchdowns. He was targeted 106 times, and averaged 83.3 receiving yards.
  • DeMeer Blankumsee’s stat line last year showed 53 catches for 901 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 69.3 yards per game.
  • Last season, Chandler Martin piled up three sacks, 15 TFL, 90 tackles, and two interceptions.
  • Cameron Smith intercepted three passes and tacked on 52 tackles and three passes defended last season.

Troy Trojans

  • Gunnar Watson collected 3,569 passing yards (254.9 per game) with a 61% completion percentage last season (268-for-439), throwing for 27 touchdowns with six interceptions.
  • Kimani Vidal took 297 carries for 1,662 rushing yards a season ago (118.7 per game) and scored 14 touchdowns.
  • Last year Damien Taylor rushed for 346 yards on 67 carries (24.7 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Jabre Barber grabbed 75 passes for 999 yards last season while scoring five touchdowns. He was targeted 114 times, and averaged 71.4 yards per game.
  • Chris Lewis chipped in with 32 grabs for 735 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was targeted 65 times, and posted 52.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Deshon Stoudemire caught 43 passes on 56 targets for 569 yards and one touchdown, averaging 40.6 receiving yards per game.
  • Last season Javon Solomon totaled 15.5 sacks, 12 TFL and 51 tackles.
  • Jayden McDonald racked up 75 tackles, seven TFL, and one sack over the course of his 2023 campaign.
  • Reddy Steward picked off four passes while adding 50 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended a season ago.