Troy Trojans vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
With a 1-1 record, the Iowa Hawkeyes are set to host the Troy Trojans at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 ET this Saturday, September 14th, with FS1 handling the broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 38.5 points, and the Hawkeyes are heavily favored at -22.5 points over Troy, who come in at 0-2 on the season.
TROY TROJANS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Troy Trojans +22.5
This game will be played at Kinnick Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:
- We have the Iowa Hawkeyes winning this one by a score of 24 to 18
- Even though we like the Iowa Hawkeyes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Troy Trojans at +22.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 38.5 points
Will The Troy Trojans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
After a 38-17 loss to Memphis, Troy is now 0-2 for the season. The Trojans, who were +18.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 55 points was just under the 56-point over/under line.
Troy fell behind early, with Memphis taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Trojans managed to tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter, but Memphis added another touchdown to lead 14-7 at halftime. In the third quarter, Troy fell behind 31-10, and they added just one more touchdown in the fourth quarter, while Memphis added seven more points to win 38-17.
Quarterback Matthew Caldwell led Troy’s passing game in their 38-17 loss to Memphis, completing 11 of 19 passes for 113 yards. Overall, the Trojans’ offense gained 251 yards, with Caldwell adding 37 yards on the ground. Troy’s offense was able to pick up 17 first downs but struggled to finish drives, resulting in just 17 points.
The Trojans’ ground game was limited to 101 yards, and Damien Taylor led the team with 33 rushing yards on seven carries. In the passing game, Zeriah Beason was the top receiver, catching four passes for 60 yards.
Troy’s defense will be looking to tighten up after giving up 372 total yards in their last game. The Trojans were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 211 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Overall, they surrendered 38 points and 25 first downs. In the passing game, Troy allowed 161 yards and one touchdown on 20 completions.
Are The Iowa Hawkeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
After a 20-19 loss to Iowa State, Iowa is now 1-1 for the season. The Hawkeyes, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 39 points surpassed the over/under line of 36 points.
Iowa State took a 13-0 lead into halftime, but the Hawkeyes fought back to make it 13-6 in the third quarter. After Iowa State extended their lead, Iowa closed the gap to 20-19 with six minutes left in the fourth quarter, but they were unable to complete the comeback.
In their 20-19 loss to Iowa State, Iowa’s offense put up 303 yards, with 204 of those coming on the ground. Kaleb Johnson was the standout rusher, gaining 187 yards on 25 carries and scoring two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes picked up 16 first downs but struggled in the passing game, with Cade McNamara completing just 13 of 29 passes for 99 yards. McNamara threw two interceptions and ended the game with a passer rating of 24.93.
Looking at Iowa’s defense, they allowed a total of 361 yards in their most recent game, with 272 yards coming through the air. Despite these numbers, Iowa’s defense was able to limit Iowa State to 20 points. The Hawkeyes picked off one pass, and Iowa State completed 23 of their 35 pass attempts.