Cure Bowl: Troy vs Texas San Antonio Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Roadrunners, Trojans Set for Cure Bowl Showdown
Trojans Look to Slow Down Roadrunners
There will be some great opportunities to make college football picks over the next few weeks, and that all begins on Friday. The UTSA Roadrunners face off against the Troy Trojans down in Orlando for the Duluth Trading Cure Bowl.
UTSA comes into this game with an 11-2 record, ending the year by rattling off 10 straight wins. The Roadrunners won the Conference USA title dominantly by cruising over North Texas.
Troy was also a conference champion this season after winning the Sun Belt title game by scoring 45-26 over Coastal Carolina. The Trojans also ended the year with 10 straight wins, and they just kept getting better as the year moved along.
The college football odds for this game have the Troy Trojans as slim 1½-point betting favorites over the UTSA Roadrunners.
Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, injury reports, and college football lines for Troy vs Texas San Antonio. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.
Roadrunners Take to the Air
Texas San Antonio head coach Jeff Traylor does not run out of great things to say about his team, especially after winning the conference title. After another comeback win, Traylor said, “They don’t blink, they really don’t. They just keep playing the next play. That’s just the way they’re wired.”
Quarterback Frank Harris had a monster season under center for the Roadrunners as he threw for 3,685 yards and 31 touchdowns. UTSA averaged over 308 yards per game through the air this season, but they also ran for another 177 yards a night.
Their defense has been a problem at times, but that shouldn’t be a huge concern in this game. The offense can go to work if the Roadrunners can get stopped.
Scoop on Free Play from the Locker Room
Trojans Can Be Tough on Defense
Troy has some terrific offensive players of their own, but this team wants to win the game on defense. The Trojans come into this match allowing just 17.5 points per game, and that defense will try to win them a bowl game.
Stopping the run has been a big key for Troy, as they give up only 117 yards per game. The Trojans need the defense to set the offense up with some good field position if they want to keep up with UTSA.
Quarterback Gunnar Watson comes into this game with 13 touchdown passes on the year, but he has also thrown 10 interceptions. You can expect Troy to try and run the football in this one to chew up some clock.
Troy vs Texas San Antonio Game Injuries
Troy vs Texas San Antonio Head-to-Head
Even though Texas San Antonio and Troy have had terrific football teams throughout the years, they have never met up in a bowl game. You won’t get any help by looking at the series’ history, but how each team has performed this year will guide you.
Troy vs Texas San Antonio Game Information
- Game: Troy (11-2) vs Texas San Antonio (11-2)
- Location: Exploria Stadium, Orlando, FL
- Day/Time: Friday, December 16, 3:00 p.m. ET
- Troy vs Texas San Antonio Live Stream: ESPN
Troy vs Texas San Antonio Betting Lines
Troy vs Texas San Antonio Picks & Prediction
You will see some great opportunities to bet online throughout the college football bowl season, which is the case in this game. These are two terrific teams set to battle, and there doesn’t seem to be much separation between them.
The biggest difference is the defense that Troy can play, and that unit will eventually take control of this game. Don’t expect much separation from either team, but in the end, the Trojans will make the big plays to win.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Troy Trojans to win this game (-125) and cover the slim 1½-point spread.
The Texas San Antonio Roadrunners are listed at +105 in our Vegas NCAAF Lines. This means that if you wager $100 on UTSA, you can win $105. The Troy Trojans are -125, offering a chance to win $80.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives UTSA a 48.78% chance to win, with Troy at 55.56%.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.