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Week 8 • 2025 Season

Troy

Sun Belt
@

UL Monroe

Sun Belt
Malone Stadium

Season Records

Game-by-game results and against-the-spread performance

Troy
4-2 (0-1 ATS)
W1
vs Nicholls
20-38
W
L
W2
@ Clemson
16-27
L
N/A
W3
vs Memphis
28-7
L
N/A
W4
@ Buffalo
21-17
W
N/A
W6
vs South Alabama
24-31
W
N/A
W7
@ Texas State
48-41
W
N/A
UL Monroe
3-3 (1-2 ATS)
W1
vs St. Francis (PA)
0-29
W
L
W2
@ Alabama
0-73
L
N/A
W4
@ UTEP
31-25
W
N/A
W5
vs Arkansas State
16-28
W
W
W6
@ Northwestern
7-42
L
N/A
W7
@ Coastal Carolina
8-23
L
L

Current Betting Lines

DraftKings

Troy -6 O/U 47.5 UL Monroe +185 | Troy -225

Bovada

Troy -6.0 O/U 47 UL Monroe +190 | Troy -230

ESPN Bet

Troy -5.5 O/U 47.5 UL Monroe +190 | Troy -225

Expert Betting Analysis

Our Recommendation: STRONG BET (Confidence: 7/10)

Recommended Bet: UL Monroe +6

Line Analysis: Market Line: -6 | Our Predicted Line: -0.5 | Edge: 5.5 points

Key Factors Supporting This Pick:

  • Roster Continuity Disparity: ULM returns 78% of production vs Troy's 33%, suggesting more chemistry and experience
  • Adjusted Efficiency Metrics: Teams are much closer in true strength than raw records suggest when accounting for schedule
  • Home Field Advantage: ULM gets 2-3 point boost at home, but market line doesn't fully account for this
  • Line Movement: Line moved from 4.5 to 6+, potentially creating value on the dog

Risk Factors to Consider:

  • Troy's higher ELO rating suggests better overall program
  • Conference road games can be unpredictable

Technical Analysis:


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Why This Pick Makes Sense:

UL Monroe is getting 6 points at home, and that looks like tremendous value based on how closely matched these teams actually are. When you account for the strength of opponents each team has faced, Troy and UL Monroe have performed at very similar levels offensively and defensively this season. Troy has lost most of their key contributors from last year with only 33% of their production returning, while UL Monroe brings back 78% of their offensive output, giving them a major advantage in team chemistry and execution. Playing at home in conference play is always valuable, and UL Monroe has shown they can move the ball effectively against quality competition. Getting nearly a touchdown with a team that's much closer in talent than the spread suggests makes this an excellent betting opportunity.

Detailed Team Comparison

2024 Season Performance Analysis

Offensive Performance Metrics

Metric
Troy
UL Monroe
Points Per Play (PPA)
0.155
0.121
Success Rate
39.7%
37.2%
Explosiveness
1.311
1.491
Line Yards Per Carry
3.0
2.7
Second Level Yards
1.0
1.3
Open Field Yards
0.8
1.9
Standard Down Success Rate
47.4%
42.1%
Passing Down Success Rate
24.4%
28.9%
Points Per Opportunity
3.897
3.586
Average Starting Field Position
71.6
71.4
Power Success Rate
78.6%
75.0%
Stuff Rate (Lower is Better)
20.1%
24.6%

Defensive Performance Metrics

Metric
Troy
UL Monroe
Opponent PPA Allowed
0.209
0.197
Opponent Success Rate Allowed
41.5%
39.1%
Explosiveness Allowed
1.274
1.436
Line Yards Allowed
3.3
2.9
Second Level Yards Allowed
1.0
0.8
Open Field Yards Allowed
1.5
1.3
Standard Down Success Rate Allowed
48.2%
42.2%
Passing Down Success Rate Allowed
27.9%
32.6%
Points Per Opportunity Allowed
4.692
4.257
Average Field Position Given
73.3
68.3
Power Success Rate Allowed
73.3%
75.0%
Stuff Rate (Higher is Better)
15.9%
15.2%

Havoc Metrics

Metric
Troy
UL Monroe
Total Havoc Created (Defense)
14.8%
14.7%
Front Seven Havoc Created
10.8%
9.2%
DB Havoc Created
4.0%
5.6%
Total Havoc Allowed (Offense)
16.9%
21.5%

Team Efficiency Analysis

Team Efficiency Comparison

Efficiency scores combine ELO ratings with EPA performance metrics. Position shows offensive vs defensive strengths relative to all FBS teams.

Troy

0.0
Offense: 0.0
Defense: 0.0
VS
Even Matchup

UL Monroe

0.0
Offense: 0.0
Defense: 0.0

ELO Rating Analysis

ELO ratings provide a comprehensive measure of team strength based on historical performance and strength of schedule.

Troy ELO

1471

UL Monroe ELO

1077

Game Information

Season Type: Regular
Conference Game: Yes
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