Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Arizona State Sun Devils

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Sun Devils (+4)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0) will compete against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0) at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Arizona State opens this contest as 4-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 53.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cowboys played the Central Arkansas Bears and went home with a win by a final score of 27-13. Ollie Gordon led the offense in rushing for the Cowboys with 7 attempts for 44 yards (6.3 yds per carry). Garret Rangel connected on 10/15 with 118 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 141.4 and ended the game with 1 pick. Against the rush, the Cowboys conceded 123 yds on 28 attempts, which is an average of 4.4 yds per rush allowed. Oklahoma State gave up 24 pass completions on 37 attempts for 268 yards, and a completion rate of 64.9%. In the game, they ran 79 plays which gave them a total of 453 yards. The Oklahoma State Cowboys ran the rock 31 different times and recorded 149 yards, earning them an average of 4.8 yards per attempt.

When it comes to scoring points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 27.0 points per game. As a team they are averaging 149.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 65th in college football. The Cowboys have earned 453 total yards this season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Oklahoma State has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. Oklahoma State has a total of 24 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 5 infractions for 41 yards. They have turned the football over 1 time.

The Cowboys sit in 38th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 13.0 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.4 yards per tote and 123.0 yards on the ground per game for the season. During the season, they have given up 123 rushing yards through 1 contest. When talking about passing yards, the Cowboys are giving up 268 yards which ranks them 90th in Division 1. They have conceded 268.0 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.9%. Overall, they have surrendered 391.0 yards per game which puts them 91st in D-1. They have allowed 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to no touchdowns on the ground.

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The Sun Devils head into this game 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Sun Devils got the victory with a final of 24-21 against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Cameron Skattebo ran the football 17 times for 71 yds, ending the game with 4.2 yds per carry for Arizona State. Jaden Rashada (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 236 yards on 18/31 passing while his QB rating was 143.3. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.6. Arizona State gave up 31 running attempts for 87 yards (2.8 yards per rush). The Sun Devils secondary conceded a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 139 yards on 9 out of 18 passing. The Sun Devils finished the contest with 371 yards while running 65 plays (5.7 yards per play). Arizona State ran the ball for 4.0 yards per attempt, totaling 135 yards on 34 carries.

The Arizona State Sun Devils maintain an average of 371.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 75th in college football. The Arizona State offense has totaled 100 yds of penalties on 9 violations, which is good for 29th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away no interceptions while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 18 1st downs. When looking at how much they score, the Sun Devils rank 79th in Division 1 by scoring 24.0 points per outing.

The Sun Devils are surrendering 21.0 PPG, which has them 71st in D-1. Arizona State has yielded a total of 87 rushing yards in addition to 1 touchdown via the rush for the season. Overall, they have surrendered 21 points in total. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 139.0 yards per outing, ranking them 29th in Division 1. The Sun Devils defense has been on the field for 49 plays, which ranks 8th in D-1. They have tallied no fumbles recovered and no interceptions this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys -4

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