Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
On Saturday, September 21st, the Texas Tech Red Raiders will host the Arizona State Sun Devils at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, with the game being broadcast on FS1. The over/under line is currently at 59.5 points. The Sun Devils are 3-0 coming into this one, while the Red Raiders are 2-1. Texas Tech is -3 point favorites at home.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +3
This game will be played at Jones AT&T Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:
- We have the Arizona State Sun Devils winning this one by a score of 36 to 30
- Not only do we have the Arizona State Sun Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3
- Look for this game to go over the line of 59.5 points
Will The Arizona State Sun Devils Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Arizona State is now 3-0 after pulling off a road upset against Texas State. The Sun Devils, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. Heading into the matchup, Arizona State was undefeated, and they are now 3-0. The over/under line for the game was 58.5 points, but the teams combined for 59 points, surpassing the total.
After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, both teams scored 14 points each in the second quarter. Arizona State and Texas State each added 7 points in the third quarter, and the Sun Devils outscored Texas State 3-0 in the fourth quarter to come out on top.
Sam Leavitt led Arizona State to a 31-28 win, throwing for 246 yards and one touchdown while completing 63.3% of his passes. Jordyn Tyson was his top target, catching six passes for 120 yards and a score.
The Sun Devils’ offense totaled 363 yards, with 117 yards coming on the ground. Cam Skattebo led the rushing attack with 62 yards on 24 carries and two rushing touchdowns.
Arizona State’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 402 total yards in their most recent game. The Sun Devils gave up 268 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air, while also struggling to contain the run, allowing 134 yards on the ground. Despite forcing one interception, Arizona State’s defense will need to improve to help the team moving forward.
Will The Texas Tech Red Raiders Win At Home Over The Arizona State Sun Devils?
Texas Tech improved to 2-1 after a dominant 66-21 win over North Texas. The Red Raiders, favored by -10.5, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s combined score of 87 points surpassed the over/under line of 70.5 points.
After trailing 17-7 in the first quarter, Texas Tech exploded for 35 unanswered points in the second quarter, putting them up 52-7 at halftime. The Red Raiders and North Texas each scored 7 points in the third quarter, and Texas Tech maintained their lead to the end.
Quarterback Behren Morton was nearly flawless in Texas Tech’s 66-21 victory, throwing for 273 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes. The Red Raiders’ offense was explosive, racking up 586 total yards and 25 first downs. The ground game was particularly strong, with 232 rushing yards and four touchdowns, matching the four scores through the air.
Tahj Brooks led the rushing attack with 109 yards on 17 carries, while Coy Eakin was the top receiver, catching one pass for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Texas Tech’s defense was opportunistic in their last game, coming up with three interceptions while holding North Texas to 353 total yards. The Red Raiders’ defense was particularly effective against the run, limiting North Texas to 135 rushing yards on 34 attempts. However, they did give up 218 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air.