Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arizona State Sun Devils

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Sun Devils (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) are on their way to Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will meet the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0). Mississippi State is 6.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 59.5.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs faced the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and notched a win by a score of 56-7. In the running game, the Bulldogs conceded 126 yds on 38 tries, which is an average of 3.3 yards per rush allowed. Mississippi State surrendered 22 completions on 38 attempts for 169 yards, and a completion rate of 57.9%. On the day, they tallied 57 plays which totaled 450 yards. The Mississippi State Bulldogs ran the rock 35 times and totaled 203 yds, which had them averaging 5.8 yds per carry.

The Bulldogs have attained 450 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Mississippi State has amassed 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They haven't turned the ball over yet. Mississippi State has accounted for 19 first downs, and they have been hurt by 4 penalties for 15 yards. As a team they hold an average of 203.0 yards in the run game ranking them 47th in the country. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are sitting at 56.0 points per game.

The Bulldogs sit in 37th in the country regarding team defense, allowing 7.0 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.3 yards per run and 126.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Overall, they have given up 126 rushing yards through 1 outing. When talking about yards through the air, the Bulldogs have given up 169 yards which ranks them 60th in the country. They have conceded 169.0 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 57.9%. Overall, they are giving up 295.0 yards per outing putting them 68th in the country. They have granted 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to no TD's on the ground.

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The Sun Devils head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. When they last played, the Sun Devils went home victorious with a score of 48-7 when they played the Wyoming Cowboys. The Sun Devils finished the game with 499 yards on 71 plays (7.0 yds per play). Arizona State ran for 4.9 yards per tote, totaling 241 yds on 49 carries. Arizona State surrendered 32 attempts on the ground for 40 yds (1.3 yds per rush). The Sun Devils passing defense gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, relinquishing 78 yards on 10 for 20 through the air.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Sun Devils are 29th in college football averaging 48.0 points per outing. The Arizona State Sun Devils hold an average of 499.0 yards/game, ranking them 38th in D-1. The Arizona State offense has racked up 30 yards of penalties on 4 violations, which is 90th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away no interceptions while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to tally 27 first downs. During the season thus far, the Sun Devils have compiled 258 yards through the air, putting them at 57th in D-1. They average 241.0 yards per game via the rush.

Arizona State has yielded a total of 40 yards rushing and no touchdowns via the rush this season. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air and 78.0 yards/game, which puts them in 8th in Division 1. They have compiled 1 fumble recovery and 2 picks over the course of the season. The Sun Devils defense has participated in 52 plays, which has them ranked 12th in the country. The Sun Devils are giving up 7.0 PPG, which has them 32nd in college football. This season, they have given up 7 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Sun Devils -6.5

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