Appalachian State at Troy

After playing three of four at home, Appalachian State heads out on the road where they're a .500 team (2-2). That included a 41-13 loss at Louisiana-Lafayette as a 4.5-point favorite. Appalachian State is 2-9 ATS after allowing fewer than 20 points in the last game. They're a big road favorite against a Troy squad that has won three of five with a shot at a bowl. They lost 35-28 at Coastal Carolina as a 17-point underdog. The Troy defense is outstanding, first nationally averaging 8.5 tackles for loss per contest, third in the nation with 3.7 sacks per game, #18 in total defense, #28 against the rush. Troy plays its third consecutive home game and is 37-17 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of minus-2 or worse. Back Troy.