The Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0) are set to face off against the Texas State Bobcats (2-0) in Week 3 of the college football season this Thursday evening. The Sun Devils are hoping to secure their first road win of the season after finishing 1-3 on the road in 2023. Meanwhile, the Bobcats had a successful home season last year, boasting a record of 5-1 at Bobcat Stadium. This year, Texas State is averaging an impressive 41.5 points per game, while Arizona State follows closely behind with 39 points per contest.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. The latest odds indicate that the Bobcats are favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under of 59.5 total points for the game. Before placing any bets on the matchup, it is advisable to review predictions and betting insights from the SportsLine Projection Model.
This model runs simulations for each FBS college football game 10,000 times and has achieved substantial profits—over $2,000 for $100 players—through its top-rated college football picks against the spread. The model has developed specific predictions for the upcoming Arizona State vs. Texas State game.
Current betting lines are as follows:
– Spread: Bobcats -2.5
– Over/Under: 59.5 points
– Money Line: Sun Devils +117, Bobcats -140
Arizona State has performed well against the spread this season, standing at 2-0, while Texas State is 1-1.
Texas State is well-equipped to cover the spread, thanks to a strong duo of tailbacks. Both players have exceeded 130 rushing yards for the season. Junior Ismail Mahdi leads the team with 182 rushing yards on 37 carries, scoring once. In a recent game against Lamar, he tallied 156 yards on 28 carries. Meanwhile, junior Lincoln Pare, known for his power running style, has accumulated 133 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Senior receiver Joey Hobert has also been a significant contributor with 10 receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
On the other hand, Arizona State’s defense aims to continue its solid performance, currently ranked second in the Big 12 for total defense (205 yards) and first for run defense (32 yards). Junior linebacker Keyshaun Elliott has emerged as a key player, recording 12 tackles, one sack, and one interception. Senior defensive lineman Elijah O’Neal has contributed two sacks and three total stops, while junior defensive back Myles Rowser leads the team with 15 total tackles, impressively making 10 stops against Mississippi State.
For those looking to place bets on Arizona State vs. Texas State, SportsLine’s model is leaning towards the Under, predicting a total of 55 points. It highlights that one side of the spread has a nearly 60% success rate. For detailed insights and selections, consult SportsLine.