Troy Trojans
American Football NCAAF Cramton Bowl Tue 16 Dec 21:00
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (JSU)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Troy vs Jacksonville State

Troy battle Jacksonville State at Cramton Bowl in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

Jax State Good Value vs Troy

We’re really sweet on Jacksonville State putting up a fight against Troy and that compels us to bet the underdogs against the spread. You can get -100 when it comes to the +2.5 that is available.

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Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

The Troy Trojans (8-5, 1st in Sun Belt - West) enter this matchup off a 31–14 road loss to the James Madison Dukes at Bridgeforth Stadium.

Jacksonville State (8-5, 1st in CUSA) were last in action at Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium, where they suffered a 19–15 home loss to Kennesaw State.

Troy Trojans vs Jacksonville State Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Troy Trojans vs Jacksonville State, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Jacksonville State to keep close to the favorites in this college football matchup. We think that the line of +2.5 can be covered and you can secure -100.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert CFB predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate picks possible.

Key Troy vs Jacksonville State stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Jacksonville State in 5 of their last 6 games at home this season.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Jacksonville State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Troy in 3 of their last 5 games.

Jax State +2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Caden Creel Over 121.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Caden Creel (Jax State) at -114 to rack up over 121.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.

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RaRa Thomas Over 43.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for RaRa Thomas (Jax State) to rack up over 43.5 receiving yards stand at -114. We feel confident that he’ll cover the Player Receiving Yards line, which looks generous.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Jacksonville State +2.5
Totals Over 46.5
Passing Yards Caden Creel Over 121.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Jax State to cover the +2.5 spread, Over 46.5 on the total and Caden Creel (Jax State) to go Over 121.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Troy Troy logo 23 - 27 Jax State logo Jax State

For a fun bet, consider backing the Gamecocks to claim a 27-23 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Troy vs Jacksonville State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

With a 59% chance of securing victory, Troy are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -143. At +120, Jacksonville State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 46.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 46.5 can find odds of -104 available.

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Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Kennesaw State 10 3 368 316 52 6-0 4-3 3W
Western Kentucky 8 4 357 281 76 5-1 3-3 2L
Jacksonville State 8 5 377 340 37 5-1 3-4 1L
FIU 7 5 351 333 18 4-2 3-3 4W
Louisiana Tech 7 5 332 256 76 5-1 2-4 2W
Missouri State 7 5 305 340 -35 3-3 4-2 2L
Delaware Blue Hens 6 6 357 390 -33 5-1 1-5 1W
Liberty 4 8 307 318 -11 3-3 1-5 4L
New Mexico State 4 8 259 331 -72 3-3 1-5 1L
M. Tennessee 3 9 269 371 -102 1-5 2-4 2W
Sam Houston 2 10 213 454 -241 1-4 1-6 2L
UTEP 2 10 280 365 -85 1-5 1-5 5L
Sun Belt W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
James Madison 12 1 485 206 279 7-0 5-1 11W
Old Dominion 9 3 392 231 161 6-0 3-3 5W
Troy 8 5 316 318 -2 4-2 4-3 1L
Southern Miss 7 5 358 329 29 4-3 3-2 3L
Coastal Carolina 6 6 274 407 -133 4-2 2-4 3L
Arkansas State 6 6 293 328 -35 3-3 3-3 1W
Louisiana 6 6 325 360 -35 4-2 2-4 4W
Georgia Southern 6 6 334 410 -76 4-2 2-4 1W
Texas State 6 6 433 367 66 4-2 2-4 3W
Marshall 5 7 369 363 6 3-3 2-4 2L
Appalachian State 5 7 304 358 -54 3-3 2-4 1L
South Alabama 4 8 318 365 -47 2-4 2-4 1L
UL Monroe 3 9 199 383 -184 2-3 1-6 8L
Georgia State 1 11 237 454 -217 1-5 0-6 9L