Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans prediction, odds and best bet
Troy will beat Louisiana-Monroe, with a projected score of Troy 34, Louisiana-Monroe 17. The Trojans’ strong home offense faces a Warhawks defense allowing 483.2 yards and 41.2 points per game, giving Troy the strongest matchup advantage. Troy -11.5 (-112) is the official wager with medium confidence. The total of 50.5 is a Pass because the scoring evidence cuts both ways.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans prediction and best bet
Troy -11.5 (-112) is the best bet, supported by more than the difference in records. The Trojans have averaged 477.0 yards and 37.7 points across three home wins. Their season rushing average of 204.7 yards gives them a productive starting point against a ULM defense surrendering substantial yardage and points.
The other half of the cover equation is ULM’s ability to answer. Its 29.6-percent third-down conversion rate and Troy’s strong red-zone defense favor the Trojans when possessions become difficult to finish. A double-digit margin remains vulnerable to an improved Warhawks offense, but the combination of Troy’s home production and ULM’s defensive struggles supports laying 11.5.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 3 p.m. CT, or 4 p.m. EDT, for this 2026 college football matchup.
Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, Alabama. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 0-6; Troy Trojans 3-3.
SportsJaw spreads: Louisiana-Monroe +11.5 (-108); Troy -11.5 (-112). Moneylines: Louisiana-Monroe +446; Troy -600.
SportsJaw total: Over 50.5 (-110) or Under 50.5 (-110). The spread is the official selection.