Georgia State vs. Troy: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 30, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 24, 2023

The Georgia State Panthers (4-0) are just 1-point favorites at home against the Troy Trojans (2-2) on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Each team has a strong rushing defense, with the Panthers 25th in the country against the run, and the Trojans 22nd. The over/under is set at 50.5 in the outing.

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Georgia State vs. Troy Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Georgia State -1 -110 -110 50.5 -112 -108

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Georgia State vs Troy
ATS Total Score prediction
Georgia State (-1) Under (50.5) Georgia State 33 Troy 16

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

Georgia State Troy
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 37.0 (36) 25.5 (89)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.8 (58) 28.0 (89)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 1 (2) 10 (122)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (38) 4 (95)

Georgia State vs. Troy Betting Insights

Georgia State Stats and Trends

  • Georgia State has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover once.
  • The Panthers have been favored by 1 point or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
  • So far this season, two Georgia State games have hit the over.
  • In two games this season, the Panthers and their opponents have combined to put up more than 50.5 points.
  • Georgia State’s contests this year have an average total of 57.4, 6.9 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

In the last two matchups between these two teams, Georgia State holds a 2-0 advantage over Troy. The Panthers have a 2-0 record against the spread in those games against the Trojans, with the two squads outpacing the point total on one occasion. Georgia State outscored Troy 73-44 in those two head-to-head matchups.

Troy Stats and Trends

  • Troy is winless against the spread this year (0-4-0).
  • The Trojans have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 1-point underdogs.
  • Troy games have hit the over twice this season.
  • The Trojans have played three games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 50.5 points.
  • Troy’s average game total this season has been 50.6, 0.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Georgia State Players to Watch

  • Darren Grainger leads the team with 994 passing yards (248.5 yards per game) and has a 69.5% completion percentage this year (73-of-105) while throwing seven touchdowns. He also has 263 rushing yards on 47 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 65.8 yards per game.
  • Marcus Carroll has racked up a team-high 508 rushing yards (127.0 yards per game) and scored eight touchdowns.
  • Robert Lewis has racked up 20 receptions for 386 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He averages 96.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Tailique Williams has contributed with 12 catches for 249 yards and two touchdowns this year. He puts up 62.3 receiving yards per game.
  • This season Jacari Carter is averaging 31.0 yards per game, with 14 catches for 124 yards.

Troy Players to Watch

  • Gunnar Watson has passed for 1,046 yards while completing 57.8% of his throws (78-of-135), with eight touchdowns and three interceptions (261.5 yards per game).
  • Kimani Vidal has taken 80 attempts for a team-leading 514 rushing yards (128.5 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns. He’s also caught seven passes for 117 yards (29.3 receiving yards per game).
  • So far this year Jarris Williams has rushed for 48 yards on nine carries (12.0 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • This season Chris Lewis has 12 catches and leads the team with 244 yards (81.3 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
  • Devonte Ross’ stat line this year shows 15 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns. He puts up 43.8 receiving yards per game.
  • This season Jabre Barber has caught 14 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 43.5 receiving yards per game.

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