Texas State Bobcats vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Monarchs (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

S.B. Ballard Stadium is the location where the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-4) will try to defeat the Texas State Bobcats (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Texas State opens this game as 10.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 62.5.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bobcats stepped onto the field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and went home with a win by a final score of 41-9. In the game, they had 70 plays which totaled 591 yds. The Texas State Bobcats ran the football 41 times and accumulated 271 yds, which had them averaging 6.6 yds per attempt. Against the rush, the Bobcats gave up 171 yds on 33 tries, which calculates to 5.2 yards per run allowed. Texas State conceded 25 pass completions on 39 tries for a total of 213 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.1%.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Texas State Bobcats are averaging 38.2 points per contest. As a unit they average 186.2 yards on the ground which ranks them 42nd in the country. The Bobcats have tallied 2,865 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Texas State has earned 19 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns via the ground. Texas State has accumulated 156 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 48 infractions for 415 yards. They have turned the ball over 10 different times.

The Bobcats rank 59th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 22.3 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.3 yards per running attempt and 124.8 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 749 running yards through 6 contests. In terms of passing yards, the Bobcats are giving up 1,311 yards which ranks them 76th in the country. They have conceded 218.5 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 55.3%. In total, they have allowed 343.3 yards/game which ranks them 56th in college football. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air as well as 9 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Monarchs head into this matchup 2-4 for this season. In their last game, the Monarchs walked away with a victory by a final of 21-14 when they played the Georgia State Panthers. Old Dominion ran for 4.5 yards per carry, finishing the game with 202 yds on 45 attempts. The Monarchs finished the game with a total of 343 yds while running 68 plays (5.0 yards per play). The Monarchs pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 60.9%, relinquishing 260 yards on 28 for 46 passing. Old Dominion allowed 28 run attempts for 57 yds (2.0 yds per rush).

The Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 337.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 109th in the country. The Old Dominion offense has compiled 370 yards of penalties on 41 violations, ranking them 50th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They average 172.8 run yards per game and have run for 1,037 yards for the season. They have tossed 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have obtained 104 first downs. Concerning how much they score, the Monarchs are sitting 104th in the country by tallying 23.0 PPG. For the season thus far, the Monarchs have thrown for a total of 986 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 164.3 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 124th in college football.

Old Dominion has yielded a total of 947 rushing yards (157.8 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have conceded 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 250.5 yards/contest, ranking them 106th in college football. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions for the season. The Monarchs defense has taken part in 453 plays, which is 126th in D-1. The Monarchs are relinquishing 27.7 points per game, which puts them 93rd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 166 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats -10.0

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