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

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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

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.

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.

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.