UL Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

ESPN+ will be covering the week five matchup between the Troy Trojans and the UL Monroe Warhawks, set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy. The Trojans are the -7.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 46.5 points. Troy enters the game with a 1-3 record, while UL Monroe has gone 2-1 so far this season.

UL MONROE WARHAWKS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UL Monroe Warhawks +7.5

This game will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE UL MONROE WARHAWKS:

• We have the UL Monroe Warhawks winning this one by a score of 31 to 22
• Not only do we have the UL Monroe Warhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points

Will The UL Monroe Warhawks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

UL Monroe is looking to bounce back after a tough 51-3 loss to Texas on the road. The Warhawks, who were +43 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the combined 54 points surpassed the over/under line of 53.5 points. This was their first loss of the season, and they are now 2-1 overall.

UL Monroe fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter but managed to add a field goal in the second quarter, trailing 28-3 at halftime. The Warhawks’ defense held Texas to just 9 points in the third quarter, but they were unable to score in the second half, resulting in a 51-3 defeat.

UL Monroe’s offense struggled in their 51-3 loss to Texas, gaining just 111 total yards. The Warhawks were limited to 54 passing yards, with General Booty completing 8 of 19 passes for 42 yards and one interception. Booty finished with a passer rating of 27.74. Julian Nixon was the leading receiver, with one catch for 23 yards.

On the ground, the Warhawks managed only 57 yards, with Taven Curry leading the team in rushing with 30 yards on six carries.

UL Monroe’s defense had a rough outing in their last game, giving up 497 total yards to Texas. The Warhawks were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 239 yards and five rushing touchdowns. They also struggled against the pass, giving up 258 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Despite forcing two interceptions, UL Monroe lost 51-3.

Are The Troy Trojans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Troy improved to 1-3 for the season with a 34-12 win over Florida A&M. No betting lines were available for this matchup.

The Trojans trailed 7-6 after the first quarter but took the lead in the second, outscoring Florida A&M 7-3. Troy extended their lead in the third quarter and shut out their opponent in the fourth, scoring 13 unanswered points to pull away for the win.

In their 34-12 win over Florida A&M, Troy’s offense put up 507 yards, with 295 coming through the air. Goose Crowder was efficient, completing 72% of his passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 150.83. Devonte Ross was his top target, hauling in 11 receptions for 229 yards and three touchdowns.

The Trojans’ ground game added 212 yards, with Damien Taylor leading the way. Taylor rushed for 109 yards on 15 carries, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt, and found the end zone once on the ground.

Troy’s defense held Florida A&M to just 55 rushing yards in their most recent game, but they did allow 288 passing yards on 25 completions. The Trojans won the game 34-12, with their defense giving up a total of 343 yards and 18 first downs.