Arizona State (1-0) vs Mississippi State (1-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Mountain America Stadium)
Betting Odds: Arizona State -6.5 / Mississippi State +6.5 --- Over/Under: 55.5
The Mississippi State vs Arizona State
Game Preview
Its Saturday and we have the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Arizona State Sun Devils facing off in week 2 of college football at Mountain America Stadium. The Outlet Sports Ventures will be keeping it real with top-notch content throughout the season, including Grade A Picks! Let's dive into our prediction for the Mississippi State vs Arizona State game.
Matchup/League Facts
Arizona State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Arizona State ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Mississippi State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Mississippi State ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
The Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs totally crushed Eastern Kentucky and are up against Toledo and Florida next. They're aiming to kick off the season with a 2-0 record for the fourth year in a row. Blake Shapen is killing it with a 75% pass completion rate, throwing for 247 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jordan Mosley and Kevin Coleman have racked up 192 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns together, while Mario Craver has caught 1 pass. The Bulldogs' running game is averaging 203 yards per game, with Shapen leading the charge with 44 yards and 1 touchdown. On the defensive side, they're only giving up 7 points and 295 yards per game. Isaac Smith is leading the team with 11 tackles, Kalvin Dinkins got 1 sack, and Elijah Cannon nabbed 1 interception.
The Arizona State Sun Devils Team Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils crushed Wyoming in the first game and are up against Texas State and Texas Tech next. They're hoping to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2021. Sam Leavitt is doing pretty well, completing over 60% of his passes for 258 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions. Kyson Brown and Jordyn Tyson have a total of 122 receiving yards and a touchdown, with Jake Smith making 3 catches. The Sun Devils' running game is solid, averaging 241 yards per game, led by Cam Skattebo with 49 yards and a touchdown. On defense, they're only giving up 7 points and 118 yards per game. Keyshaun Elliott is the top tackler with 7 tackles, K'Vion Thunderbird has 1 sack, and Zyrus Fiaseu has 1 interception.
The Mississippi State vs Arizona State
Game Prediction
The Pick: Miss State +7.5 -110
The Arizona State Sun Devils have the home advantage, but playing in Tempe is not intimidating for any opponent. Both Mississippi State and Arizona State are expected to be at the lower end of their conferences. Given this, I am hesitant to favor either team by a touchdown. Mississippi State's poor track record as an underdog of 5 or more points in their last 10 games is a red flag. Although Arizona State is not unbeatable, their defense is likely to struggle against strong offenses. My choice is Mississippi State and the points on this one as we move confidently into the weekend!
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