Sun Belt opponents match up when the Troy Trojans (4-2) and the UL Monroe Warhawks (3-3) play on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at JPS Field at Malone Stadium.

The Trojans are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-5.5), versus the Warhawks. The over/under for this game is 47 points.

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this contest between the Trojans and the Warhawks, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Troy vs. UL Monroe betting lines

• Spread favorite: Trojans (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Trojans (-210), Warhawks (+173)
• Total: 47 points

Troy vs. UL Monroe betting info and stats

Troy has an against-the-spread record of 4-2-0 this season. Troy is winless ATS (0-1) when the favorite by at least 5.5 points. Troy won the one game it played when favored on the moneyline this season. UL Monroe, in six games with a set spread this season, has gone 2-4-0 against the spread. In the three games UL Monroe has been an underdog by at least 5.5 points, it covered the spread one time. In the three games this year, UL Monroe has been moneyline underdogs, it is 1-2.

Troy vs. UL Monroe recent stats and trends

Troy Trojans

• Troy has covered the spread in its last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Troy and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• The last three Troy games averaged 48.5 total points, 1.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

UL Monroe Warhawks

• UL Monroe is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• UL Monroe and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
• UL Monroe’s past three games have ended with an average of 48.5 points scored. That’s 1.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Troy vs. UL Monroe key players

Troy Trojans

• Tucker Kilcrease has recorded 831 yards (207.8 ypg) on 67-of-113 passing with eight touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 130 rushing yards (26.0 ypg) on 61 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• Tae Meadows has 432 rushing yards on 85 carries with three touchdowns.
• Jordan Lovett has been handed the ball 36 times this year and racked up 149 yards (29.8 per game).
• DJ Epps’ leads his squad with 255 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 receptions (out of 28 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Tray Taylor has put together a 241-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 13 passes on 21 targets.
• Rara Thomas’ 14 receptions have turned into 231 yards and three touchdowns.
• Donnie Smith has collected 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 3.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• Troy’s leading tackler, Devin Lafayette, has 59 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Jaquez White has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.

UL Monroe Warhawks

• Aidan Armenta has racked up 749 yards on 55.6% passing while tossing seven touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 65 yards with one score.
• The team’s top rusher, Braylon McReynolds, has carried the ball 70 times for 436 yards (72.7 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Zachary Palmer-Smith has racked up 35 carries and totaled 166 yards with one touchdown.
• Jonathan Bibbs’ 156 receiving yards (31.2 yards per game) are a team high. He has 12 receptions on 16 targets with two touchdowns.
• Tyler Griffin has 10 receptions (on 15 targets) for a total of 150 yards (30.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Jacob Godfrey’s 23 targets have resulted in nine catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
• Dylan Howell has racked up 4.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
• UL Monroe’s leading tackler, Noah Flemmings, has 26 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• David Godsey leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 11 tackles and one pass defended.