San Diego State at Arizona State College Football Picks & Predictions 9/9/2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Sun Devil Stadium, Frank Kush Field

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The San Diego State Aztecs head to Sun Devil Stadium, Frank Kush Field to play the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona State as 3 point favorites. The total has been set at 60. The Aztecs are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 0-0-1. The Sun Devils are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 0-1-0.

Valuable San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

The San Diego State Aztecs are 0-0-1 against the over/under

The San Diego State Aztecs are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 0-1-0 against the spread

Key San Diego State Aztecs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

09/03/17 RB Demario Richard Leg injured last game, "?"
09/03/17 DB Demonte King Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/03/17 LB Marcus Ball Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/03/17 DB Maurice Chandler Suspension Served probable Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/03/17 WR Ryan Newsome Quad missed last game, "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State

Useful Offensive Statistics

The San Diego State Aztecs are 52nd in the country in points scored with 38. They have run 75 plays this year for 513 yards, which ranks them 62nd in Division 1 in total offense. The Aztecs average 6.8 yards per play, which is 35th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 27 1st downs this season, ranking them 29th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground San Diego State has run for 276 yards as a unit, which ranks 26th in college football. They've run 52 times, averaging 5.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Aztecs have been penalized on offense 10 times for 87 yards so far this year, which has them 20th in the country in penalties. Christian Chapman has passed for 220 yards this year. He's completed 16 throws while attempting 21 passes for a completion percentage of 76.2%. His quarterback rating this season is 186.1. He averages 10.2 adjusted yards per throw and 10.5 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

San Diego State is 52nd in the country in points surrendered on defense with 17. They have given up a total of 315 yards on D, which is 51st in D-1. The Aztecs are 98th in yards per play allowed with 6.2. Opponent offenses have completed 19 throws on 24 attempts against the San Diego State Aztecs defense this season, ranking them 64th and 27th in the nation. The San Diego State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 258 yards in the air, which is 82nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 27 attempts for 57 yards this season, putting them in 23rd place in the country against the run. The Aztecs have had 9 penalties for 79 yards on defense this year. That places them 101st in college football.

Special Teams Stats

San Diego State is 54th in the country in punt returns with 2. They've totaled 9 punt return yards and average 4.5 yards per return, which is 67th in D-1. They have returned 2 kicks for 32 yards on special teams, which puts them 88th in kick return yardage. The Aztecs average 16 yards per kick return and they are 57th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 554. San Diego State Aztecs kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 5 for 5 this season. Their punters have accumulated 111 yards on 3 punts, averaging 37 yards per punt. That ranks them 102nd in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Sun Devils have run for 79 yards as a team, which ranks 103rd in college football. They've run 40 times, averaging 2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Arizona State Sun Devils have been penalized on offense 1 time for 10 yards so far this season, which has them 123rd in the country in penalties. They are 53rd in the nation in points scored with 37. They have run 70 plays this season for 400 yards, which ranks them 30th in Division 1 in total offense. Arizona State averages 5.7 yards per play, which is 63rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 19 1st downs this year, placing them 76th overall as an offensive unit. Manny Wilkins averages 11.1 yards per pass attempt and 12.6 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 22 passes on 27 attempts for a completion percentage of 81.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 199.3. He has thrown for 300 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Arizona State Sun Devils rush defense has allowed 30 attempts for 151 yards this year, putting them in 81st place in D-1 against the run. Arizona State has committed 6 penalties for 59 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 72nd in college football. They are 86th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 31. They have surrendered a total of 549 yards on D, which is 108th in the country. The Sun Devils are ranked 97th in yards per play allowed with 6.2. Opposing offenses have completed 40 passes on 58 attempts against the Arizona State defense this season, placing them 120th and 119th in Division 1. The Arizona State Sun Devils pass defense has also given up a total of 398 yards through the air, which is 115th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

Arizona State kickers have made 80% of their extra points, going 4 for 5 this year. Their punters have totaled 242 yards on 7 punts, averaging 35 yards per punt. That places them 114th in Division 1 in punting average. Arizona State is ranked 37th in the nation in punt returns with 2. They've accumulated 6 punt return yards and average 3 yards per return, which is 74th in college football. The Arizona State Sun Devils average 51 yards per kick return and they are 81st in the country in all-purpose yards with 457.

Who will win tonight's Aztecs/Sun Devils college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Aztecs 3

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