A non-conference battle features the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0) and the Texas State Bobcats (2-0) squaring off on Thursday night. Both teams head into this matchup undefeated, winning the first two games of the season. Last week, the Sun Devils beat Mississippi State 30-23. On the other sideline, Texas State blew out UTSA 49-10. Each team has scored at least 30 points in the first two weeks of the season.
Kickoff from Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas., is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Sun Devils are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Arizona State vs. Texas State odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 59.5. Before making any Texas State vs. Arizona State picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a stunning profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now the model has dialed in on Arizona State vs. Texas State and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds on the spread, money line and over/under for Texas State vs. Arizona State:
- Arizona State vs. Texas State spread: Sun Devils -1.5
- Arizona State vs. Texas State over/under: 59.5 points
- Arizona State vs. Texas State money line: Sun Devils -123, Bobcats +102
- ASU: 2-0 ATS this season
- TXST: 1-1 ATS this season
- Arizona State vs. Texas State picks: See picks here
Why Texas State can cover
The Bobcats have been rolling offensively in the first two games of the season. They are ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference in scoring offense (41.5), total offense (495), passing offense (291) and third in rushing offense (204). Senior quarterback Jordan McCloud does a solid job scanning the field and can push the ball downfield.
In the first two games, the Florida native is completing 68% of his throws for 547 yards with five passing touchdowns. He also has nine carries for 39 yards and two scores. Sophomore receiver Chris Dawn Jr. is a deep threat who has the speed to stretch the field. The Texas native leads the receiving yards (163) with seven receptions with two touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Arizona State can cover
The Sun Devils have been able to establish the run in both of their wins. Arizona State is fifth in the Big 12 in total offense (457), and scoring offense (39) but second in run offense (293.5). Freshman Sam Leavitt is a dual-threat quarterback. The Oregon native has compiled 327 passing yards, 115 rushing yards and four total touchdowns in 2024.
Senior running back Cam Skattebo is the top option in the backfield. Skattebo has a great feel for the game and uses his lateral quickness to glide upfield. The California native is leading the Big 12 in rushing yards (311) and rushing yards per game (155.5). Additionally, he averages 7.1 yards per carry with one score. In his last outing, Skattebo tallied 262 rushing yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Arizona State vs. Texas State picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 55 points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. You can see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Arizona State vs. Texas State, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.
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