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Troy Trojans and South Alabama Jaguars Look to End Losing Streaks in Anticipated Matchup with Jaguars Favored by 11.5 Points

The Troy Trojans and South Alabama Jaguars are each aiming to break their two-game losing streaks in their upcoming game. Sophomore quarterback Tucker Kilcrease played well for the Trojans in their last game, while freshman quarterback Gio Lopez continued to impress for the Jaguars. South Alabama is currently the favorite with a -11.5 point spread that has not shifted.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trojans +335 | Jaguars -435
• Spread: Trojans +11.5 (-110) | Jaguars -11.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 56.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 81%.

Troy vs South Alabama Stats

Troy Trojans

The Troy Trojans are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Texas State. The offense showed improvement with Tucker Kilcrease at quarterback, but struggled with the running game and turnovers. The defense needs to improve after allowing Texas State to score 38 points on 467 total yards. Despite forcing three turnovers, the defense allowed the Bobcats to move the ball easily. The team is currently ranked 110th in offense, 94th in defense, and has a power ranking of 61. The Trojans have a record of 1-5 this season and are dealing with injuries to key players such as offensive lineman Eli Russ, quarterback Goose Crowder, and wide receiver Chris Lewis.

South Alabama Jaguars Analysis

The South Alabama Jaguars are looking to bounce back from a tough road loss against Arkansas State. Despite strong offensive performance with 453 total yards, the team struggled defensively, giving up 18 points on 411 yards. Lack of discipline was evident with 11 penalties for 100 yards. The team ranks 24th in scoring but 89th in points allowed. Quarterback Gio Lopez is probable with a toe injury. The Jaguars have a power ranking of 40 and are #19 in offense and #100 in defense, with a record of 2-4. Troy has not performed well in recent matchups against South Alabama.

South Alabama Jaguars poised for victory over struggling Troy Trojans

The offensive performance of the Troy Trojans under Tucker Kilcrease has yet to establish a solid foundation for trust, making them an uncertain choice to bet on. In contrast, the South Alabama Jaguars have shown a more consistent defensive record, allowing an average of 21.0 points per game compared to the Trojans' average of 25.3 points per game in the last four games. Additionally, quarterback Gio Lopez appears to be fully recovered from his toe injury and has displayed impressive skills on the field. Based on these factors, it is reasonable to expect that the South Alabama Jaguars will be able to cover the spread in this matchup.

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