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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects an 85.4% win probability for Troy at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL).
Troy and Sam Houston State will lock horns in Week 1 college football action at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Troy as the most likely winner in this Sam Houston State vs. Troy prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.
Sam Houston State vs. Troy prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sam Houston State vs. Troy, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Troy an 85.4% chance of beating Sam Houston State. Our predicted final score has Troy winning 34-18.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Sam Houston State and Troy each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 54.5-point over/under has a 52.2% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Sam Houston State +16.5 (-105) / Troy -16.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Sam Houston State +600, Troy -850
- Total: Over/Under 54.5 (-105/-112)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Sam Houston State +16.5 @ -105 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Sam Houston State @ +600 via bet365
- Total: Under 54.5 @ -112 via BetRivers
According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Sam Houston State to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Saturday's college football matchup between Troy and Sam Houston State at Veterans Memorial Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sam Houston State vs. Troy
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Troy, with an 85.4% win probability, will likely beat Sam Houston State in Saturday's college football matchup.
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