Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Arkansas State is the -7.5 point favorite as they prepare to host Tulsa at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th, with ESPN+ handling the broadcast. Both teams are 1-0 on the season, and the over/under line is currently at 64.5 points for this week two non-conference matchup. The money line odds stand at +219 for Tulsa and -273 for Arkansas State.
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +7.5
This game will be played at Centennial Bank Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:
- We have the Arkansas State Red Wolves winning this one by a score of 34 to 33
- Even though we like the Arkansas State Red Wolves to win, our ATS pick is to take the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at +7.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 64.5 points
Will The Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Tulsa opened their season with a resounding 62-28 win over Northwestern State, moving to 1-0. The game featured a combined 90 points, with no betting lines available for the matchup.
The Golden Hurricane found themselves tied at 14 after the first quarter but took control in the second, outscoring Northwestern State 27-0. This gave Tulsa a commanding 41-14 lead at halftime, and they continued to pull away in the second half, adding 7 points in the third quarter and 14 more in the fourth.
In their 62-28 victory over Northwestern State, Tulsa’s offense was unstoppable, racking up 622 total yards and 31 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 323 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Lloyd Avant led the rushing attack with 64 yards on 11 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt.
Quarterback Kirk Francis was efficient, completing 76.7% of his passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns. His top target, Zion Steptoe, caught five passes for 88 yards.
After allowing 131 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, Tulsa’s defense will be looking to shore up their run defense. Overall, they gave up 243 total yards and 28 points to Northwestern State. Against the pass, the Golden Hurricane were more effective, limiting the Demons to 112 yards on 9 completions.
Are The Arkansas State Red Wolves Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Arkansas State is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 34-31 win over Central Arkansas. No betting lines were available for this matchup.
The Red Wolves took an early 6-0 lead and extended it to 13-0 by halftime. Central Arkansas fought back in the third quarter, outscoring Arkansas State 10-7, and then added 14 points in the fourth to make it a close game. Arkansas State’s offense was led by quarterback Layne Hatcher, who threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Lincoln Pare, who rushed for 102 yards and a score.
Arkansas State’s offense was led by quarterback Jaylen Raynor, who threw for 317 yards and one touchdown while completing 51.1% of his passes. His top target, Corey Rucker, caught nine passes for 179 yards and a score.
The Red Wolves’ offense totaled 457 yards, with 140 yards coming on the ground. Ja’Quez Cross led the rushing attack with 50 yards on 13 carries. Arkansas State’s offense picked up 24 first downs and scored three rushing touchdowns in their 34-31 win.
Arkansas State’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 432 total yards in their last game. Central Arkansas found success on the ground, rushing for 235 yards and three touchdowns. The Red Wolves’ defense also allowed 197 passing yards and one touchdown through the air, with Central Arkansas completing 16 of 29 pass attempts.