The No. 22 Boise State Broncos (-11) will get the 2018 campaign underway against the Troy Trojans (+11) at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kickoff for this game is set for 6:00 p.m. ET and ESNN is in line to have the TV rights.
Boise State Broncos at Troy Trojans Betting Preview
Troy enters this game as a significant underdog and is currently getting 11 points. The Broncos are also receiving -450 moneyline odds while the Trojans are +325. This game is currently a toss-up, and if one team gets out in front in the early stages it’ll create a worthwhile betting opportunity in-game. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 49.5 points.
The game’s total was set initially at 52, but early action has leaned to the under.
The Broncos were 11-3 straight-up (SU) last season while the Trojans managed an 11-2 SU record in 2017. Against conference competition, the Broncos went 7-1 SU while the Trojans were 7-1 SU versus Sun Belt schools. The Broncos finished 2-2 SU against teams out of conference and the Trojans were 3-1 SU against non-conference competition.
The Broncos produced 264 passing yards per game and 161 rushing yards per game versus their eight MWC opponents last year. They managed to put up 35.6 points per game against those opponents and gave up 21.1 per contest. When facing out-of-conference teams, they averaged 28.8 points and 27.3 points-allowed, along with 236 pass yards per game and 125 rush yards per contest.
In matchups featuring out-of-conference foes, the Trojans passed for 241 yards per game and ran for 180 per game on their way to 23.3 points per outing. When facing just SBC opponents, the offensive unit recorded 33.4 points per game by averaging 280 passing yards and 136 rushing yards. The Trojans defense allowed 17.3 PPG to non-conference foes and 17.6 to teams in conference in 2017.
These two schools faced off last year with the final result being a 24-13 win for Boise State.
Free Pick: Boise State Broncos at Troy Trojans
SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
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The Broncos created 25 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Trojans put up a whopping 30 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Broncos O-line yielded 28 sacks last season. Their defense created 34 sacks.
The Trojans offensive line allowed 15 sacks last year. Their defense sacked opposing QBs on 42 occasions
The Broncos logged 26 passing touchdowns last season.
The Trojans produced 19 passing touchdowns last season.
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