Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 9/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

The Texas State Bobcats (2-0) host the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0) at Bobcat Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Texas State opens this contest as 2.0-point underdogs. The over/under is 58.5.

The Arizona State Sun Devils head into this game 2-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Sun Devils went up against the Mississippi State Bulldogs and took home the win by a score of 30-23. On the ground, the Sun Devils gave up 24 yards on 27 tries, which averages out to 0.9 yds per run allowed. Arizona State relinquished 18 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 268 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. In the game, they ran 77 plays which gave them 415 yards. The Arizona State Sun Devils ran the ball a total of 57 times and amassed 346 yards, which earned them an average of 6.1 yards per attempt.

The Sun Devils have earned 914 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arizona State has compiled 2 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns via the ground. They have yet to turn the ball over. Arizona State has amassed 53 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 13 infractions for 115 yds. Offensively they average 293.5 yards on the ground ranking this team at 7th in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 39.0 points per contest.

The Sun Devils are sitting in 47th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 15.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.1 yards per tote and 32.0 yards on the ground per game on the season. During this campaign, they have conceded 64 rushing yards through 2 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Sun Devils have given up 346 yards which puts them in 55th in Division 1. They have surrendered 173.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 58.3%. During the season, they are granting 205.0 yards per game which has them ranked 13th in Division 1. They have yielded 3 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Bobcats went home victorious with a score of 49-10 against the UTSA Roadrunners. The Bobcats finished with 504 yards while running 72 plays (7.0 yards per play). Texas State rushed the ball for 4.3 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 195 yds on 45 carries. Texas State conceded 30 run attempts for 82 yards (2.7 yards per carry). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 48.0%, surrendering 252 yds on 24 for 50 passing.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Bobcats sit 30th in the nation maintaining an average of 41.5 PPG. The Texas State Bobcats have an average of 495.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 26th in the country. The Texas State offense has 175 yards of penalties on 19 violations, ranking them 12th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 2 interceptions while conceding 1 fumble and they have recorded 56 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Bobcats have earned 582 passing yards along with an average of 291.0 throwing yards per game, ranking them 34th in college football. They maintain an average of 204.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 408 yards overall.

Texas State has allowed a total of 133 yards on the ground (66.5 yards per game) and 1 touchdown via the rush for the campaign. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 244.5 yards per outing, which puts them in 100th in the nation. They have 1 fumble and 1 interception on the season. The Bobcats defense has participated in 143 plays, ranking them 110th in college football. The Bobcats are relinquishing 18.5 PPG, which has them ranked 66th in D-1. Overall, they have given up 37 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Sun Devils -2.0

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