San Diego State at Ohio DXL Frisco Bowl Picks and Predictions 12/19/2018

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Toyota Stadium

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Toyota Stadium is the venue for the game between the San Diego State Aztecs and the Ohio Bobcats on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Ohio as 3 point favorites. The Bobcats are 7-5-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 7-4-1. The Aztecs are 3-9-0 ATS and their over/under record is 4-8-0.

Valuable San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

The San Diego State Aztecs are 4-8-0 against the over/under

The San Diego State Aztecs are 3-9-0 against the spread

Important Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends

The Ohio Bobcats are 7-4-1 against the over/under

The Ohio Bobcats are 7-5-0 against the spread

Key San Diego State Aztecs Injuries

11/15/18 OL Tyler Roemer Suspension is out indefinitely
09/18/18 OL Zachary Thomas ACL is out for season

Key Ohio Bobcats Injuries

12/02/18 OL Brett Kittrell Leg is questionable Wednesday vs San Diego State
12/02/18 CB Marlin Brooks Shoulder is questionable Wednesday vs San Diego State
12/02/18 TE Ryan Luehrman Undisclosed is questionable Wednesday vs San Diego State
11/23/18 CB Jalen Fox Undisclosed is out for season
11/07/18 DL Chukwudi Chukwu Undisclosed is out for season
10/24/18 RB Julian Ross Undisclosed is out for season
10/13/18 DL Amir Miller Knee is out for season
10/13/18 OL Cole Irland Foot is out for season
10/13/18 WR Tyler Tupa Knee is out for season
08/28/18 WR Elijah Ball Knee is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The San Diego State Aztecs have run for 1,949 yards as a unit, which ranks 76th in the nation. They've run 484 times, averaging 4 yards per rush as a unit. The Aztecs have been penalized on offense 89 times for 768 yards so far this year, which has them 26th in the country in penalties. They are 113th in Division 1 in points scored with 268. They have run 769 plays this year for 4,248 yards, which ranks them 99th in the nation in total offense. The Aztecs average 5.5 yards per play, which is 84th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 208 1st downs this season, ranking them 118th overall as an offensive unit. Christian Chapman has completed 41 throws while attempting 68 passes for a completion percentage of 60.3%. He has passed for 625 yards this year. He averages 9.4 adjusted yards per throw and 9.2 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 149.1.

Defensive Statistics

The Aztecs rush defense has given up 413 attempts for 1,134 yards this season, putting them in 4th place in the country against the run. They have had 58 penalties for 547 yards on defense this year. That places them 21st in Division 1. San Diego State is 29th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 262. They have given up a total of 3,929 yards on D, which is 18th in the nation. The Aztecs are 28th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opponent offenses have completed 232 throws on 379 attempts against the San Diego State Aztecs defense this season, ranking them 80th and 69th in the country. The San Diego State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,795 yards in the air, which is 70th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The San Diego State Aztecs have tried 22 field goals this year and made 17, which is 22nd in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 77%. San Diego State Aztecs kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 28 for 28 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,652 yards on 64 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That ranks them 52nd in the NCAA in punting average. San Diego State is 36th in the country in punt returns with 22. They've totaled 114 punt return yards and average 5.2 yards per return, which is 111th in D-1. They have returned 28 kicks for 547 yards on special teams, which puts them 73rd in kick return yardage. The Aztecs average 20 yards per kick return and they are 109th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 4,909.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Bobcats are 10th in Division 1 in points scored with 494. They have run 804 plays this season for 5,650 yards, which ranks them 89th in the nation in total offense. The Ohio Bobcats average 7 yards per play, which is 9th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 298 1st downs this year, placing them 18th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Ohio has run for 3,148 yards as a team, which ranks 11th in the country. They've run 515 times, averaging 6.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Bobcats have been penalized on offense 64 times for 652 yards so far this season, which has them 94th in the nation in penalties. Nathan Rourke has thrown for 2,225 yards this season. He has completed 155 passes on 253 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.3%. His quarterback rating this year is 158.3. He averages 8.8 yards per pass attempt and 9.3 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Ohio is 58th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 320. They have surrendered a total of 4,794 yards on D, which is 65th in Division 1. The Bobcats are ranked 105th in yards per play allowed with 6.2. Opposing offenses have completed 244 passes on 396 attempts against the Ohio defense this season, placing them 103rd and 87th in the country. The Ohio Bobcats pass defense has also given up a total of 3,166 yards through the air, which is 110th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 374 attempts for 1,628 yards this year, putting them in 32nd place in D-1 against the run. The Bobcats have committed 94 penalties for 856 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 120th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Ohio is ranked 46th in the nation in punt returns with 20. They've accumulated 160 punt return yards and average 8 yards per return, which is 75th in college football. They have returned 40 kicks for 947 yards on special teams, ranking 8th in kick return yardage. The Ohio Bobcats average 24 yards per kick return and they are 13th in the country in all-purpose yards with 6,756. The Bobcats have attempted 16 field goals this season and made 11, which is 88th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 73%. Ohio kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 65 for 65 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,810 yards on 42 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That places them 31st in Division 1 in punting average.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats -3

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