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UTSA vs. Troy Predictions: Top Pick For The Cure Bowl On Friday, Dec. 16

UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris (0) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against the North Texas Mean Green at the Alamodome.
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The College Football Bowl Season is upon us, as UTSA is set to face Troy in the Cure Bowl on Friday, Dec. 16. The game is scheduled for 3 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Troy enters this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 54.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the UTSA vs. Troy predictions and Cure Bowl picks below.

UTSA vs. Troy Odds

  • Spread: Troy -1.5
  • Total: 54.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Friday, Dec. 16
  • Time: 3 pm ET
  • Location: Exploria Stadium – Orlando, FL
  • TV: ESPN

UTSA Betting Trends

  • The Roadrunners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  • The Roadrunners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in the Roadrunners last 4 games in December.
  • Over is 5-0 in the Roadrunners last 5 non-conference games.

Troy Betting Trends

  • The Trojans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
  • The Trojans are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  • The Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

UTSA vs. Troy Predictions

This is a top-25 matchup, as both teams have played very well this season. UTSA is ranked No. 22 and Troy checks in at No. 23 in the latest AP poll. UTSA has won nine in a row, and its two losses came early in the season to Houston and Texas. Troy also has an 11-2 record while holding a nine-game winning streak. The Trojans fell to Mississippi in the first week of the season, and then came up short at Appalachian State on Sept. 17.

This is a classic battle of a top offense (UTSA) against a strong defense (Troy). UTSA scores 37.6 points per game, which ranks 11th in the country. Troy only allows 17.6 points per game, which ranks seventh in the nation. So what gives? UTSA has an efficient passing game with QB Frank Harris under center. Troy isn’t as strong against the pass as it is against the run, ranking 91st in opponent completion percentage (62.34%).

UTSA is also one of the best third-down teams in the nation, converting at 51.81% — fourth in the country. Troy ranks 105th in that regard. In a tight game that will likely come down to the final possessions, let’s take the side with the better quarterback that can consistently move the chains.

The Pick: UTSA +1.5 | -110 at WynnBET