Match Analysis: Troy Trojans vs South Alabama Jaguars – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-04
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, Alabama
Game Overview
The matchup features the home team Troy Trojans (2-2) against South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) in a Sun Belt conference contest. Troy is favored by sportsbooks with stronger odds and home field advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- Troy has a balanced 2-2 record with solid defensive rankings, allowing 23 points per game and scoring an average of 20.5 points. South Alabama is struggling offensively and defensively with a 1-4 record, scoring 25.2 points but conceding 31.8 per game. Troyβs defense ranks higher, contributing to their better form.
- Recent head-to-head data and Sun Belt standings show Troy as the stronger team, currently with a better record and home advantage. Historical data favors Troy in these matchups.
- No significant injuries reported for either side, suggesting full strength squads.
- The game is played at Troyβs home stadium, which boosts their chances. Weather and other environmental factors are neutral and not expected to impact performance significantly.
- Troy is motivated to maintain a winning record at home and push up in Sun Belt standings, while South Alabama aims to break their losing streak, potentially increasing their risk-taking tendencies.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Troy: -125, South Alabama: +105 | Troy Trojans | β β β β β 72% |
Spread | Troy -1.5 -115, South Alabama +1.5 -105 | Troy Trojans -1.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
Over/under | Over 47.5 -110, Under 47.5 -110 | Under 47.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Troy Trojans 12% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 47.5 15% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 47.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Troy Trojans to win moneyline, cover the spread (-1.5), and the total score to go under 47.5 points.
Predicted Score: Troy Trojans 24 – South Alabama Jaguars 17