The Texas State Bobcats (2-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) visit the Troy Trojan (1-4, 0-1) Thursday. Kickoff at Veterans Memorial Stadium is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Let's analyze the 24/7 college football odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Texas State vs. Troy Opportunitiesand make our college football picks and predictions.

Texas State has lost two straight games after losing 40-39 to Sam Houston on Saturday as an 11.5-point favorite on a neutral site. QB Jordan McCloud managed 29 of 39 for 326 yards with 3 touchdowns, with his top receiver being WR Jaden Williams (10 receptions, 133 yards).

Troy lost 13-9 to UL Monroe on Saturday and was a home favorite by 6.5 points. QB Tucker Kilcrease went 6 of 11 for 57 yards while RB Gerald Green carried the ball 13 times for 102 yards. The Trojans had 224 total yards on the ground in the loss.

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Texas State at Troy odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Texas State -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Troy +375 (bet $100 and win $375)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Texas State -13.5 (-110) | Troy +13.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 57 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Texas State at Troy tips and predictions

forecast

Texas State 31, Troy 20

Money line

HAPPEN.

There is no value on the Bobcats (-500) winning on Thursday.

Against the spread

LEAN TROY +13.5 (-110).

Texas State has lost two straight games and is just 1-3 ATS this season. While its offense has been phenomenal, its defense has allowed 27 or more points in 3 of its 4 games. Troy has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games while limiting opponents to 13 or fewer points in consecutive weeks. While the Bobcats have a clear advantage overall, the Trojans have what it takes to keep this game within two possessions.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 57 (-110).

Texas State is 4-0 to the over this season, scoring 28 or more points in every game. While offensive success is still expected against Troy, the Troy defense, along with the run-oriented offense, has played a major role in the team reaching the under in three of its last four games. The Trojans will primarily keep the ball on the ground on Thursday, keeping the clock running and keeping the high total of 57 out of reach.

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