Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 9/12/24

Both Arizona State and Texas State are 2-0 coming into this week three non-conference matchup, set for Thursday, September 12th, with a 7:30 ET kick off. The game will be played at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos and broadcast on ESPN. Arizona State is just slight -1.5 point favorites on the road. The over/under line is currently at 58.5 points.

ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas State Bobcats +1.5

This game will be played at UFCU Stadium at 7:30 ET on Thursday, September 12th.

WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:

  • We have the Texas State Bobcats winning this one by a score of 35 to 28
  • Not only do we have the Texas State Bobcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points

Will The Arizona State Sun Devils Pick Up A Win On The Road?

Arizona State is off to a strong start this season, moving to 2-0 after a 30-23 win over Mississippi State. The Sun Devils, who were -6 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 53 points was under the 58-point over/under line.

Arizona State dominated early, taking a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 27-3 by halftime. Mississippi State closed the gap a bit in the third quarter, but the Sun Devils managed to hold on for the win.

Arizona State’s offense was powered by their ground game in their 30-23 win, as they rushed for 359 yards and two touchdowns. The Sun Devils picked up 26 first downs and finished with 428 total yards. However, their passing game was limited to just 69 yards, with Sam Leavitt completing 10 of 20 passes for 69 yards. Cam Skattebo was the leading receiver, with three catches for 35 yards.

On the ground, Skattebo was also the standout performer, rushing for 262 yards on 33 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. Arizona State will look to maintain their strong rushing attack while aiming for more production through the air in their next game.

Arizona State’s defense was effective in their most recent game, limiting Mississippi State to just 30 rushing yards on 26 attempts. However, they did allow 268 passing yards and two touchdowns, with the Bulldogs completing 18 of 28 passes. Overall, the Sun Devils gave up 298 total yards and 23 points in their 30-23 win.

Will The Texas State Bobcats Win At Home Over The Arizona State Sun Devils?

Texas State is now 2-0 after a convincing 49-10 win over UTSA. The Bobcats, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread and extended their unbeaten start to the season. The combined score of 59 points was right on the over/under line, resulting in a push.

At the half, Texas State was in complete control, leading 35-3. UTSA managed to score 7 points in the third quarter, but the Bobcats matched that and added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

Quarterback Jordan McCloud led Texas State’s offense to a 49-10 win over UTSA, throwing for 309 yards and two touchdowns while completing 66.7% of his passes. His top target, Chris Dawn Jr., caught five passes for 150 yards, including a touchdown. The Bobcats’ offense totaled 511 yards, with 202 yards coming on the ground and 309 through the air.

Lincoln Pare was the leading rusher, gaining 109 yards on 11 carries and scoring two touchdowns on the ground. Texas State’s offense moved the chains 26 times and found the end zone five times on the ground and two times through the air.

After holding UTSA to just 82 rushing yards in their most recent game, Texas State’s defense will be looking to replicate that success against the pass. UTSA’s offense was limited to 252 passing yards on 24 completions out of 50 attempts. The Bobcats’ defense allowed just one touchdown and came up with an interception, holding UTSA to 10 points and 334 total yards.