Texas A&M Aggies vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas A&M Aggies vs Mississippi State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (+14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Texas A&M Aggies (5-1) are on their way to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will play the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-5). Mississippi State opens as 14.5-point dogs. The total is set at 56.

The Texas A&M Aggies head into this matchup 5-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Aggies played the Missouri Tigers and notched a win by a score of 41-10. The Texas A&M Aggies ran the ball a total of 36 different times and totaled 236 yds, which came out to an average of 6.6 yards per tote. When all was said and done, they ran 58 plays which gave them a total of 512 yds. Texas A&M gave up 13 completions on 31 tries for a total of 186 yards, and a completion percentage of 41.9%. When it came to stopping the run, the Aggies conceded 68 yds on 30 tries, which averages out to 2.3 yds per run surrendered.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Texas A&M Aggies have an average of 31.0 points per game. As a team they average 232.3 yards in the run game ranking them 9th in college football. The Aggies have attained 2,480 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Texas A&M has earned 8 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns. Texas A&M has amassed 131 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 45 penalties for 385 yds. They have surrendered the ball 3 times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Aggies are conceding 1,221 yds which has them ranked 54th in Division 1. They are conceding 203.5 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 54.6%. In total, they have surrendered 318.0 yards/game which ranks them 32nd in college football. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 114.5 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have given up 687 rushing yards through 6 games. The Aggies are ranked 17th in college football concerning team defense, allowing 16.7 PPG.

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The Bulldogs head into this game 1-5 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulldogs took a loss by a final score of 41-31 when they faced the Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldogs ended up finishing with 385 yards while they ran 63 plays (6.1 yds per play). Mississippi State rushed for 3.0 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 79 yards on 26 carries. Mississippi State gave up 29 run attempts for 146 yards (5.0 yds per carry). The Bulldogs secondary allowed a completion rate of 75.0%, relinquishing 459 yards on 36 for 48 through the air.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Bulldogs sit 73rd in the nation holding an average of 28.0 points per contest. The Mississippi State Bulldogs average 381.0 yards per outing, which is good for 78th in D-1. The Mississippi State offense has accrued 364 yards of penalties on 42 violations, which has them ranked 44th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 2 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have tallied 125 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 1,524 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 254.0 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 46th in the country. They maintain an average of 127.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 762 yards for the season.

The Bulldogs are relinquishing 33.2 points per game, which puts them 117th in the country. Mississippi State has conceded a total of 1,211 yards rushing (201.8 yards per contest) in addition to 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 199 points in total. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 264.0 yards/game, ranking them 115th in Division 1. The Bulldogs defense has taken the field for 429 plays, which has them ranked 110th in the country. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions on the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulldogs +14.5

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