Saturday, October 3, 2015

Centennial Bank Stadium

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The Idaho Vandals take on the Arkansas State Indians on Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. The opening line for this game has Arkansas State as 20.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 65.

Idaho was led in passing last game by Matt Linehan, who finished with 284 yards through the air. He went 20 for 35 on the game, good for a 57% completion percentage. The Vandals were led in rushing by Elijhaa Penny, who finished with 84 yards on 22 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Dezmon Epps led the team in receiving. He had a total of 165 yards on 8 receptions for an average of 21 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game Idaho got a total of 20 first downs by way of 8 rushing, 10 passing, and 2 by penalty. They ran 69 total plays for 395 yards for the game. The Vandals ran for 111 yards on 33 attempts.

Arkansas State was led in passing last game by James Tabary, who finished with 223 yards through the air. He went 18 for 35 on the game, good for a 51% completion percentage. The Indians were led in rushing by Michael Gordon, who finished with 22 yards on 7 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 3 yards per carry. Blake Mack led the team in receiving. He had a total of 54 yards on 3 receptions for an average of 18 yards per catch in the game. Arkansas State got a total of 11 first downs by way of 0 rushing, 10 passing, and 1 by penalty. They ran 59 total plays for 209 yards for the game. The Indians ran for -14 yards on 24 attempts.

Idaho is scoring 24.5 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 27.3 passes on 40.8 attempts for a 66.9 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 288.8 yards per game through the air as well. The Vandals are averaging 120 rushing yards per game on 34 attempts per contest for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. They also run 74.8 plays per contest and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 408.8 yards per game. The Vandals are averaging 21.5 first downs per game and they accumulate 36 penalty yards per game via 3.3 penalties.

Idaho allows 234 passing yards per game and 46.5 points per contest on defense. They give up 15.3 completions on 21 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 72.6. The Vandals give up 314 rushing yards per contest on 42.8 carries for a 7.3 average per carry. Idaho gives up 548 total yards per game including 8.6 yards per play. They force 1.3 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 5.8 penalties per game that total 55.3 yards as a unit.

Arkansas State averages 25.8 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 18 passes per game on 32 attempts for a 56.3 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 205 yards through the air per game thus far. The Indians rush for an average of 157.8 yards per contest on 41.3 attempts for an average of 3.8 yards per carry for the season. They also run 73.3 plays per game and average 5 yards per play for a total of 362.8 yards per game. The Indians get an average of 18.8 first downs per game and they average 76.8 penalty yards per game via 7.5 penalties.

Arkansas State allows an average of 235.5 passing yards and 31.5 points per contest. They give up 20 completions on 38.3 attempts for a completion percentage of 52.3 per game. The Indians give up 168.3 rushing yards per game on 37.3 carries for an average of 4.5 yards per carry. Arkansas State gives up 403.8 total yards per game including an average of 5.3 per play. They create an average of 1.8 turnovers per game and 5.5 penalties for 48.8 yards each game.

Idaho Betting Trends

Idaho is 3-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Idaho has an ATS record of 1-3-0 this season

Arkansas State Betting Trends

Arkansas State is 1-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Arkansas State has an ATS record of 2-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Idaho

09/15/15 CB Isaiah Taylor Dismissed dismissed from team
09/11/15 WR David Ungerer Foot expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Arkansas State

09/27/15 QB Fredi Knighten Groin "?" Saturday vs. Idaho
09/14/15 LB Tajhea Chambers Knee out for season
09/14/15 DB Bo Sentimore Ankle out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Idaho

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