Georgia State vs. Troy Prediction
Troy has scored at least 35 points in three of its last four games as it heads into a home game against Georgia State tonight. Will the Trojans offense be firing on all cylinders again tonight to help the over hit?
Game Snapshot
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Veterans Memorial Stadium at 7:30PM ET
TV: ESPNU
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Trojans are a 15.5-point favorite to win on the moneyline. The total sits at 54.5 points. As of Thursday morning, 78 percent of public bets are being placed on host Troy. Check out our College Football Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Hart providing threat through air
Georgia State receiver Penny Hart has been targeted a lot this season and has 24 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown through five games. Quarterback Dan Ellington is 84-of-129 through the air for 952 yards with four TDs and two INTs. He has also rushed for 211 yards and four scores. Seth Paige has rushed 23 times for 188 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers are 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Barker turning in efficient season
Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker is completing 71.4 percent of his passes on the season as he is 83-of-116 through the air for 877 yards with eight touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Deondre Douglas leads the way in the passing game with 23 receptions for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Damion Willis has 18 catches for 239 yards and four TDs. B.J. Smith leads the ground attack with 56 rushes for 333 yards and six scores. Jabir Daughtry-Frye has 26 carries for 291 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching 10 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Troy enters tonight’s game on a four-game win streak as it is 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the Sun Belt Conference.
College Football Betting Trends
Georgia State
The Panthers are 9-1 ATS in weeks five through nine over the last three seasons. Georgia State is 19-8 ATS in road games played on turf since 1992.
Troy
The Trojans are 2-0 straight up in the last two meetings. The last two meetings have gone under the total.
Prediction:
As strong as the Troy offense has been, it’s defense has been pretty solid too and the Georgia State offense isn’t much to write home about. Even if Troy puts a solid number of points on the board, I don’t think Georgia State is going to help the total much. I could easily see a 38-14 type of game that slips under the total.
PREDICTION: GEORGIA STATE/TROY UNDER 54.5