A pair of Sun Belt teams meet when the Troy Trojans (1-1) face off against the James Madison Dukes (2-0) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL). The Trojans are favored by 2.5 points. An over/under of 46.5 points has been set for the contest.
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Troy vs. James Madison Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison (+2.5) | Over (46.5) | James Madison 34 Troy 29 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Troy | James Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.5 (73) | 37.0 (45) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.0 (108) | 19.0 (47) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (122) | 1 (11) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (74) | 2 (74) |
Troy vs. James Madison Betting Insights
Troy Stats and Trends
- Troy is winless against the spread this season (0-2-0).
- The Trojans have not covered the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Troy games have hit the over twice this season.
- The average total in Troy’s outings this year is 49.0, 2.5 more than this matchup’s over/under.
James Madison Stats and Trends
- James Madison has not won against the spread this year in two chances.
- So far this season, one James Madison game has hit the over.
- JMU’s matchups this season have a 46.5-point average over/under, the same as this game’s point total.
Troy Players to Watch
- Gunnar Watson has thrown for 365 yards while completing 57.4% of his passes (31-of-54), with five touchdowns and two interceptions this year (182.5 yards per game).
- Kimani Vidal has taken 42 carries for a team-leading 331 rushing yards (165.5 yards per game). He’s also caught two passes for 54 yards .
- Jarris Williams has 47 yards on seven carries (23.5 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Ethan Conner has six catches, leading his team with 75 yards (37.5 ypg) while also scoring two touchdowns this season.
- Jabre Barber has also added 67 yards on five catches and one touchdown. He averages 33.5 receiving yards per game this year.
James Madison Players to Watch
- Jordan McCloud has passed for 368 yards while completing 64.3% of his throws (27-of-42), with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (184.0 yards per game). He’s also rushed eight times for 42 yards, averaging 21.0 yards per game.
- Kaelon Black has rushed for a team-leading 150 yards on 24 carries (75.0 yards per game).
- So far this year Ty Son Lawton has run for 101 yards on 12 carries (50.5 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- This season Reggie Brown has six catches and leads the team with 137 yards (68.5 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Elijah Sarratt has hauled in four catches for 81 yards (40.5 yards per game).
- Phoenix Sproles is averaging 24.0 yards per game, racking up eight receptions for 48 yards and one touchdown.
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