Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

Jones AT&T Stadium is the location where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-1) will go up against the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-0) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Texas Tech opens this game as 3.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 59.5.

The Arizona State Sun Devils come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Sun Devils faced off with the Texas State Bobcats and notched a win by a score of 31-28. On the day, they ran 72 plays which converted into 347 yds. The Arizona State Sun Devils ran the ball a total of 42 times and accounted for 101 yards, which came out to an average of 2.4 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Sun Devils conceded 132 yards on 31 tries, which calculates to 4.3 yds per run allowed. Arizona State conceded 29 completions on 44 tries for a total of 268 yards, and a completion percentage of 65.9%.

The Sun Devils currently have 1,261 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arizona State has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. Arizona State has accrued 73 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 21 infractions for 149 yards. Offensively they hold an average of 229.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 21st in Division 1. In terms of putting points on the board, the Arizona State Sun Devils hold an average of 36.3 PPG.

Concerning yards through the air, the Sun Devils have given up 614 yards which ranks them 79th in Division 1. They have allowed 204.7 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.9%. For the year, they are conceding 270.0 yards/game which has them sitting 30th in college football. They have relinquished 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 1 touchdown via the ground game. The opposition is running for 2.2 yards per attempt on the ground and 65.3 yards on the ground per game so far this season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 196 yards via the running game in 3 outings. The Sun Devils rank 55th in the nation regarding team defense, giving up 19.3 points per game.

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The Red Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 this season. In their last game, the Red Raiders walked away with a victory by a final of 66-21 when they played the North Texas Mean Green. The Red Raiders finished the contest with a total of 586 yds while they ran 71 plays (8.3 yds per play). Texas Tech ran the ball for 6.3 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 232 yards on 37 carries. Texas Tech conceded 34 run attempts for 135 yards (4.0 yds per carry). The Red Raiders passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 56.7%, surrendering 218 yds on 17 for 30 through the air.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Red Raiders are 14th in the nation by scoring 44.7 points per game. The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold an average of 538.7 yards/outing, which ranks them 9th in college football. The Texas Tech offense has racked up 213 yds of penalties on 29 infractions, which ranks 5th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have obtained 76 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Red Raiders have thrown for a total of 1,075 yards through the air along with an average of 358.3 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 4th in Division 1. They have an average of 180.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 541 yards for this year.

The Red Raiders are surrendering 36.3 PPG, which puts them 123rd in Division 1. Texas Tech has given up a total of 545 rushing yards (181.7 yards per contest) as well as 9 touchdowns via the rush this year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 109 total points. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 279.7 yards/game, ranking them 119th in the nation. The Red Raiders defense has been on the field for 215 plays, which has them ranked 116th in the nation. They have 1 fumbles and 4 picks so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Sun Devils +3.0

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