Coastal Carolina at Troy College Football Picks and Predictions 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Veterans Memorial Stadium

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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head to Veterans Memorial Stadium to play the Troy Trojans on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Troy as 15 point favorites. The Chanticleers are 3-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 2-1-0. The Trojans are 3-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-1-0.

Valuable Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Trends

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 3-1-0 against the spread

Important Troy Trojans Betting Trends

The Troy Trojans are 3-1-0 against the over/under

The Troy Trojans are 3-1-0 against the spread

Key Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Troy Trojans Injuries

09/08/18 RB Jamarius Henderson Suspension is out indefinitely
09/08/18 WR Traveon Samuel Suspension is out indefinitely
08/28/18 LB Zo Bridges Eligibility is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 32nd in the country in points scored with 150. They have run 249 plays this year for 1,783 yards, which ranks them 99th in Division 1 in total offense. The Chanticleers average 7.2 yards per play, which is 16th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 102 1st downs this season, ranking them 17th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Coastal Carolina has run for 1,077 yards as a unit, which ranks 8th in college football. They've run 180 times, averaging 6 yards per rush as a unit. The Chanticleers have been penalized on offense 18 times for 181 yards so far this year, which has them 103rd in the country in penalties. Kilton Anderson has passed for 564 yards this year. He's completed 39 throws while attempting 56 passes for a completion percentage of 69.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 186. He averages 11.4 adjusted yards per throw and 10.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Coastal Carolina is 104th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 122. They have given up a total of 1,683 yards on D, which is 102nd in D-1. The Chanticleers are 115th in yards per play allowed with 6.7. Opponent offenses have completed 63 throws on 114 attempts against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers defense this season, ranking them 46th and 58th in the nation. The Coastal Carolina pass defense has also surrendered a total of 804 yards in the air, which is 63rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 138 attempts for 879 yards this season, putting them in 116th place in the country against the run. The Chanticleers have had 36 penalties for 384 yards on defense this year. That places them 128th in college football.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Trojans have run for 699 yards as a team, which ranks 65th in college football. They've run 154 times, averaging 4.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Troy Trojans have been penalized on offense 23 times for 203 yards so far this season, which has them 74th in the country in penalties. They are 43rd in the nation in points scored with 138. They have run 279 plays this season for 1,578 yards, which ranks them 60th in Division 1 in total offense. Troy averages 5.7 yards per play, which is 75th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 86 1st downs this year, placing them 58th overall as an offensive unit. Kaleb Barker averages 7.3 yards per pass attempt and 7.8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 71 passes on 101 attempts for a completion percentage of 70.3%. His quarterback rating this year is 150.3. He has thrown for 734 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Troy Trojans rush defense has allowed 145 attempts for 566 yards this year, putting them in 67th place in D-1 against the run. Troy has committed 32 penalties for 263 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 101st in college football. They are 85th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 109. They have surrendered a total of 1,557 yards on D, which is 88th in the country. The Trojans are ranked 80th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Opposing offenses have completed 85 passes on 134 attempts against the Troy defense this season, placing them 111th and 93rd in Division 1. The Troy Trojans pass defense has also given up a total of 991 yards through the air, which is 96th overall in total pass defense.

Who will win tonight's Chanticleers/Trojans college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Trojans -15

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