Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Texas State Bobcats (3-2) will try to beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2) at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Arkansas State opens this matchup as 14.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 63.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves head into this matchup 3-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Red Wolves played the South Alabama Jaguars and went home with a win by a final score of 18-16. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ran the football 30 times and tallied 66 yards, which is an average of 2.2 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 69 plays which converted into 411 yards. Arkansas State allowed 21 completions on 36 attempts for a total of 292 yards, and a completion rate of 58.3%. Against the run, the Red Wolves gave up 161 yds on 33 tries, which is 4.9 yards per run allowed.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Arkansas State Red Wolves hold an average of 21.0 PPG. As a team they're averaging 93.8 yards in the run game which is 120th in the nation. The Red Wolves have racked up 1,726 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arkansas State has earned 7 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns on the ground. Arkansas State has earned 101 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 27 penalties for 263 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times.

The Red Wolves are ranked 101st in the nation concerning their opponents scoring, conceding 30.2 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.8 yards per rush on the ground and 219.4 rushing yards per contest on the season. During the season, they have allowed 1,097 rushing yards through 5 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Red Wolves have given up 1,075 yards which has them ranked 59th in college football. They are giving up 215.0 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 59.9%. During this campaign, they are conceding 434.4 yards/game which has them sitting 118th in D-1. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bobcats head into this matchup 3-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Bobcats got the victory with a final of 38-17 when they played the Troy Trojans. Texas State surrendered 33 run attempts for 63 yds (1.9 yds per rush). The Bobcats pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 59.4%, relinquishing 268 yards on 19 for 32 passing. The Bobcats finished with 467 yards on 68 plays (6.9 yds per play). Texas State ended up running for 5.5 yds per carry, finishing the game with 215 yards on 39 attempts.

When looking at the points being put on the board, the Bobcats currently rank 22nd in D-1 holding an average of 37.6 PPG. The Texas State Bobcats maintain an average of 454.8 yards per game, which ranks them 27th in college football. The Texas State offense has accrued 367 penalty yards on 41 infractions, ranking them 26th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 5 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 128 first downs. For the season so far, the Bobcats have thrown for a total of 1,428 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 285.6 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 24th in college football. They have an average of 169.2 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 846 yards for the year.

The Bobcats are allowing 25.0 points per game, ranking them 77th in Division 1. Texas State has surrendered a total of 578 yards rushing (115.6 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. This season, they have conceded 125 total points. They have given up 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 219.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 77th in D-1. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 356 plays, which is good for 86th in the nation. They have totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Wolves +14.0

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