Troy vs. South Alabama Prediction, Odds, Line: College Football Week 8 Tuesday 2024, Selection Based on Proven Model

The South Alabama Jaguars will look to end their six-game losing streak against the Troy Trojans when they meet in a Sun Belt Conference West Division game on Tuesday night. Troy has won nine of the 12 all-time meetings between the schools. Troy (1-5, 0-2 Sun Belt), which has suffered two straight losses, has a lead of minus-43 points this season. South Alabama (2-4, 1-1 Sun Belt), which has lost two straight, has outscored its opponents 219-163 this year.

Kickoff at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Troy averages 20.7 points per game while South Alabama averages 36.5 points. The Jaguars have a 13.5-point advantage in the latest Troy vs. South Alabama odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 55. Before making any South Alabama and Troy picks, check out the SportsLine Projection Model’s college football predictions.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the company has generated well over $2,000 in betting profits for players with $100 on its top-rated college football picks, and in the final three weeks of this season, it is tied for all top picks 12:5. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

The model has Troy vs. South Alabama in its sights. You can head over to SportsLine to check out the picks. Here are several college football betting lines for South Alabama vs. Troy:

• Distribution between Troy and South Alabama: South Alabama -13.5
• Troy vs. South Alabama over/under: 55 points
• Troy vs. South Alabama money line: South Alabama -552, Troy +397
• TROY: The Trojans have reached the first half money line in 10 of their last 14 games (+10.85 units)
• SA: The Jaguars have covered the first half spread in six of their last seven home games (+4.80 units)
• Troy vs. South Alabama tips: See picks at SportsLine
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Why you should support South Alabama

The Jaguars have a one-two punch at running back in freshman Fluff Bothwell and junior Kentrel Bullock. Bothwell leads the Jaguars in rushing with 406 yards on 55 carries (7.4 average) and six touchdowns. He has a long run of 57 yards. In an 87-10 win over Northwestern State on September 12, he caught just seven balls for 143 yards (20.4 average) and two touchdowns. He also scored two touchdowns in a 48-14 win over Appalachian State on September 19, carrying 14 balls for 116 yards (8.3 average).

Bullock was also impressive, catching 52 balls for 325 yards (6.3 average) and three touchdowns this season. In the win over Northwestern State, he scored eight carries for 102 yards (12.8 average) and two touchdowns. In the win at Appalachian State, he ran 11 times for 46 yards and a score. In the loss to Arkansas State on October 5, he caught 13 carries for 66 yards. In two seasons at South Alabama, he caught 135 carries for 773 yards (5.7 average) and seven touchdowns. See which team you should choose here.

Why you should support Troy

Junior quarterback Goose Crowder’s status is uncertain due to a head injury suffered against Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 28. He completed 43 of 62 pass attempts (69.4%) for 542 yards and five touchdowns for a 169.4 rating. He also ran 18 times for 52 yards (2.9 average) and a touchdown. He completed 17 of 24 passes (70.8%) for 291 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-12 win over Florida A&M.

Junior running back Damien Taylor drives the Trojans’ rushing attack. He completed 68 carries for 399 yards (5.9 average) and two touchdowns. In a win over Florida A&M on September 21, he caught 15 balls for 109 yards (7.3 average) and a touchdown. Against Texas State, he carried 11 carries for 63 yards (5.7 yards average). See which team you should choose here.

Here’s how to make the picks for Troy vs. South Alabama

SportsLine’s model is trending downward overall, predicting 50 combined points. It is also said that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. The selection is only available at SportsLine.

So who wins Troy vs. South Alabama and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the range you should jump to from the advanced model, which has gained well over $2,000 on its FBS college football picks since its inception, and find it out of here.