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Troy vs Iowa Prediction, Preview, & Betting Odds – 9/14/2024
The Troy Trojans will be battling the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 14, 2024, with the Trojans entering as 22 point underdogs according to the odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. As of now, 77% of the spread bets are backing the Trojans, while the Hawkeyes have garnered 23% of the bets. The total of 39 has seen 22% of bets on the under and 78% on the over. Here, we break down Saturday's Troy vs Iowa matchup and pick out our best bet for this non-conference affair.
Troy Off to A Disastrous Start
Going into Saturday's Troy vs Iowa matchup in college football, the Troy Trojans are off to an 0-2 start. That disappointing start has consisted of a home loss to Nevada and a loss on the road to Memphis. In both games, the defense of the Trojans has not been good enough, but it will be the offense of Troy that will be put under the microscope in this game.
Troy is up against one of the best defenses in all of college football this week, as Iowa is always one of the best defensive teams in the sport. As a result, it could be very difficult for the Trojans to put points on the board. But if they can get something going offensively early, they could put a ton of pressure on Iowa to respond, in spite of the ineptitude of the Hawkeyes offense at times.
Can Iowa Bounce Back From Rivalry Game Loss?
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 1-1 to start the season, winning their opener 40-0 against FCS Illinois State. But the loss Iowa suffered last week was especially painful, as they lost to their rivals in Iowa State at home. That loss saw Iowa lose despite giving up just 20 points, which was a harsh reminder that the Iowa offense is a major weak point for Kirk Ferentz's team as it has been in previous years.
After a decent first game against Illinois State, Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara struggled mightily against Iowa State. He completed just 13 of his 29 pass attempts in that game for 99 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. He will be expected to perform better in this Troy vs Iowa matchup, with another lackluster showing like that potentially ruining Iowa's chances for a second week in a row.
Troy vs Iowa Best Bet
The point spread in this Troy vs Iowa matchup is huge, which scares us given the tendency of the Iowa offense to completely disappear at times. Instead of taking a side in this contest, we are going to go with the under, as the Hawkeyes defense should be able to stifle Troy's offense while Iowa's offense remains a question mark.
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