Troy Trojans vs ODU Monarchs Picks and Prediction for Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Troy Trojans (6-3, 4-1 Sun Belt) are on the road Thursday, visiting Norfolk, Virginia, and S.B. Ballard Stadium to play a Sun Belt Conference battle with the ODU Monarchs (6-3, 3-2 Sun Belt). Troy lost to Arkansas State 23-10 last week, snapping a five-game winning streak. The Trojans are second in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference, one game behind Southern Miss, with three games remaining on the regular season schedule. Old Dominion defeated Louisiana Monroe 31-6 last week and trails first place in the East Division of the Sun Belt by 2.5 games with three games remaining. Troy has six players listed as questionable. Old Dominion will play without LB Jason Henderson, while five others are questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Troy Trojans vs Old Dominion Monarchs prediction. Exciting vibes? Get ready with our free NCAAF picks for the Troy Trojans at Old Dominion Monarchs prediction and stay ahead of the game.

Troy needs to improve its offense, while its defense is above average

The Troy Trojans score an average of 27.0 points per game, which is 78th, and average 324.2 yards of total offense per game, which is 118th. Troy is 111th in rushing yards per game and 100th in passing yards per game. The Trojans allow an average of 24.1 points per game, which is 64th, while giving up an average of 356.7 yards per game, which is 53rd. Troy is 88th in rushing yards allowed and 34th in passing yards allowed.

Tucker Kilcrease took over the starting job at quarterback after Goose Crowder went down injured on September 13. Kilcrease has 1,400 yards passing with nine touchdowns and four interceptions. Protection has been a problem at times, as Kilcrease has been sacked 26 times. Tae Meadows is the leading rusher with 546 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Tray Taylor is the leading receiver with 402 yards and three touchdown receptions, averaging 20.1 yards per reception. Linebacker Jordan Stringer is the leading tackler with 83. Troy's defense has made 24 quarterback sacks and intercepted seven passes.

ODU is above average on both sides of the ball

The Old Dominion Monarchs score an average of 31.9 points per game, which is 50th, and average 453 yards of total offense per game, which is 20th. Old Dominion is 21st in rushing yards and 49th in passing yards per game. Old Dominion's defense allows an average of 23.4 points per game, which is 57th, and gives up an average of 367.4 yards per game, which is 62nd.  Old Dominion's defense is 107th against the run and 32nd against the pass.

Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph has thrown for 2,231 yards with 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Joseph has been sacked 13 times. Joseph is the leading rusher for Old Dominion with 620 yards and nine touchdowns, while averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Trequan Jones has 528 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Tre’ Brown III is the leading receiver with 623 yards and four touchdown receptions, averaging 21.5 yards per reception. Safety Jerome Carter is the leading tackler with 64. Old Dominion's defense has made 23 quarterback sacks and intercepted eight passes

Troy Trojans vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Pick

Spread Pick for Troy vs. ODU

• ODU Monarchs -12 (4 units)

The ODU Monarchs are playing better on both sides of the line of scrimmage than the Troy Trojans. Old Dominion is 50th in scoring at 31.9 points per game and 57th in points allowed at 23.4 points per game. The Old Dominion offense is 20th, averaging 453 yards per game, and has the 21st-best running game, averaging 202.7 yards per game. Troy averages 27.0 points per game, which is 78th, and allows 24.1 points per game, which is 64th. The Trojans’ defense is 88th in rushing yards allowed at 161.1, and will be pressured from the beginning when facing Old Dominion’s dual-threat QB Joseph and talented running back Trequan Jones. Old Dominion’s defense has 23 QB sacks and Troy has allowed its QB to be sacked 26 times. Old Dominion has covered the spread in each of its last six games against the team from the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference.

Over/Under Pick for Troy vs. ODU

• Over 53.5 (4 units)

The total has finished over in four of Troy's last five games and in six of Troy's last seven games against a team from the Sun Belt Conference. The total has also finished over in eight of Old Dominion’s last 12 games and in six of Old Dominion's last eight games against a team from the Sun Belt Conference. Troy scores an average of 27 points per game and allows 24.1 points per game, while Old Dominion scores 31.9 points per game and allows 23.4 points per game.