Golden Eagles vs Trojans Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-30-2024

In a battle of two conference rivals, the Troy Trojans (3-8) will meet the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-10). The Trojans are heavy favorites, expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -17.5). An over/under of 49 points has been set for the matchup.

The Trojans prevailed 38-24 last time out when they took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Golden Eagles fell short by a final score of 35-14 last time out against the South Alabama Jaguars.

Southern Miss vs. Troy Game Info

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) in Troy, Alabama
TV: ESPN+
Favorite: Troy -17.5
Total: 49 points

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Southern Miss vs. Troy Stat Matchup

Troy		Southern Miss
362.6 (100th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	283.3 (130th)
373.9 (71st)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	448.8 (121st)
147.2 (79th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	116 (112th)
215.5 (82nd)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	167.3 (123rd)
15 (59th)	Turnovers (Rank)	27 (132nd)
7 (131st)	Takeaways (Rank)	9 (126th)

Southern Miss vs. Troy Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Troy 36, Southern Miss 17

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Troy -17.5 (model predicted spread is 18.4 points)

So far this season, Troy has put together a 4-6-0 record against the spread.
So far this season, Southern Miss has compiled a 3-7-0 record against the spread.
The Golden Eagles are 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 17.5 points or more this year.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 49 (model projecting 52.7 points)

Seven times so far this season, Troy and its opponent have combined for more than 49 points.
Golden Eagles games have gone over 49 points on six occasions this year.
The total for this game is 49, 1.4 points fewer than the average total in Troy games thus far this season.
The average total for Golden Eagles games is 54.1 points, 5.1 more than this game's over/under.

Team Leaders

Troy

Matthew Caldwell: 1,421 PASS YDS / 129.2 YPG / 64.1% / 12 TD / 8 INT
Damien Taylor: 150 CAR / 841 YDS / 76.5 YPG / 4 TD / 3 REC / 19 YDS / 2.4 YPG / 1 TD
Gerald Green: 104 CAR / 524 YDS / 47.6 YPG / 3 TD / 9 REC / 134 YDS / 14.9 YPG / 1 TD
Devonte Ross: 71 REC / 974 YDS / 88.5 YPG / 11 TD
Landon Parker: 24 REC / 310 YDS / 28.2 YPG / 0 TD
Peyton Higgins: 29 REC / 283 YDS / 28.3 YPG / 1 TD
Phillip Lee: 19 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK
Jordan Stringer: 57 TKL / 8 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
Justin Powe: 51 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD

Southern Miss

Ethan Crawford: 849 PASS YDS / 94.3 YPG / 41.7% / 0 TD / 7 INT / 97 CAR / 211 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
Rodrigues Clark: 116 CAR / 583 YDS / 53 YPG / 1 TD / 12 REC / 32 YDS / 4 YPG / 0 TD
Kenyon Clay: 72 CAR / 368 YDS / 33.5 YPG / 6 TD / 18 REC / 209 YDS / 23.2 YPG / 1 TD
Larry Simmons: 23 REC / 331 YDS / 30.1 YPG / 0 TD
Tiaquelin Mims: 28 REC / 306 YDS / 27.8 YPG / 0 TD
Dannis Jackson: 11 REC / 210 YDS / 21 YPG / 0 TD
Brodarius Lewis: 28 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
Tre Pinkney: 58 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Dylan Lawrence: 33 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD