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(NCAAF) Troy vs. New Mexico State,
Point Spread: -7.00 | -110.00 Troy (Away)
Result: Loss
This is an 8* ART OF WAR on Troy.

Both teams are 1-1 SU, but Troy is 0-2 ATS, while New Mexico State is 2-0 ATS. The Trojans enter off a 34-7 home win over Alabama State, while New Mexico State upset in-state rival New Mexico 30-28 on the road last weekend. When these teams met last year, it was Troy that ran away with a 52-6 victory. While we're not expecting such a lop-sided destruction this season, we still believe Troy will win this one handily.

Troy: Last week the Trojans had a 605-165 yardage advantage, including five TD's on the ground. So far Troy averages 23.5 PPG, while allowing just 15.5. QB Brandon Silvers has 484 yards, no TD's and two picks. But Troy is clearly built around the run, keep your eyes on Jamarius Henderson, who leads the way with 144 yards and two TD's so far this year.

New Mexico State: The Aggies actually held a 30-5 lead after three quarters last week, before then imploding and giving up 23 points in the fourth quarter, fortunate to stop a potential game-tying two point conversion with a minute to play. New Mexico State would win the yardage battle 500-430. The Aggies average 30.5 PPG and allow 32.5. QB Tyler Rogers has 799 yards, seven TD's and three iNT's. Larry Rose III has 159 yards rushing to lead the team.

The bottom line: It's interesting to note that Troy is 5-3 ATS in its last eight games played in the month of September, while New Mexico State is just 3-4 ATS in its last seven games played in September. Both offenses are effective, but we feel that the Trojans' superior defense will prove to be the difference maker once it's all said and done as we look for New Mexico State to come out flat after its big win last week. Play on TROY.

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