Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-22.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45

The Michigan Wolverines (1-1) will go up against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Michigan opens as 22.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 45.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves head into this game 2-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Red Wolves took on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and took home the win by a score of 28-24. The Arkansas State Red Wolves rushed the ball a total of 43 different times and accumulated 141 yds, earning them an average of 3.3 yards per attempt. On the day, they ran 75 plays for 396 yards. Arkansas State relinquished 16 pass completions on 29 tries for 199 yds, and a completion rate of 55.2%. In the running game, the Red Wolves conceded 163 yards on 32 attempts, which calculates to 5.1 yds per run allowed.

The Red Wolves have tallied 853 yards in total for the season. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Arkansas State has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 4 times. Arkansas State has recorded 48 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 13 penalties for 137 yds. As a team they are averaging 140.5 yards via the ground game which is 86th in the nation. Concerning putting points on the board, the Arkansas State Red Wolves hold an average of 31.0 points per outing.

The Red Wolves are sitting in 102nd in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 27.5 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 6.2 yards per rushing attempt and 199.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 398 rushing yards through 2 outings. In terms of yards through the air, the Red Wolves are giving up 396 yds which ranks them 72nd in D-1. They have allowed 198.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 55.2%. In total, they are giving up 397.0 yards per game putting them at 100th in Division 1. They have conceded 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 5 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Wolverines come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Wolverines took a loss by a score of 31-12 against the Texas Longhorns. The Wolverines finished the game with 284 yards on 56 plays (5.1 yards per play). Michigan ran the ball for 3.5 yards per tote, finishing with 80 yards on 23 carries. Michigan conceded 32 running attempts for 143 yds (4.5 yards per rush). The Wolverines pass defense allowed a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 246 yards on 24 out of 36 through the air.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Wolverines currently rank 103rd in the country maintaining an average of 21.0 points per game. The Michigan Wolverines have an average of 276.5 yards per contest, which is good for 120th in the country. The Michigan offense has 100 yards of penalties on 9 violations, which is good for 101st in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 3 picks while conceding 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 31 first downs. For the year so far, the Wolverines have thrown for 325 passing yards not to mention an average of 162.5 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 113th in the country. They hold an average of 114.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 228 yards for this season.

Michigan has given up a total of 152 yards rushing (76.0 yards/game) as well as 1 touchdown rushing on the year. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air and 240.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 98th in D-1. They have totaled no fumbles and 2 interceptions this season. The Wolverines defense has taken the field for 126 plays, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Wolverines are giving up 20.5 PPG, which has them ranked 70th in the nation. This season, they have conceded 41 total points.

Who will win tonight's Red Wolves/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Wolves +22.5

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