Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

The Michigan Wolverines are the heavy favorite as they host the Arkansas State Red Wolves in a week three non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, and the game can be seen on BTN. The over/under line is currently 45.5 points. Michigan enters the game with a 1-1 record, while Arkansas State is 2-0 on the season.

ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Michigan Wolverines -22.5

This game will be played at Michigan Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.

WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:

• We have the Michigan Wolverines winning this one by a score of 34 to 10
• Not only do we have the Michigan Wolverines winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -22.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points

Will The Arkansas State Red Wolves Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Arkansas State is now 2-0 after defeating Tulsa in their most recent game. The Red Wolves were -8.5 point favorites but ended up winning 28-24, resulting in a push for bettors. The game’s over/under was set at 66 points, but the total score was 52 points, resulting in an under.

Arkansas State led 7-3 after the first quarter, but Tulsa outscored them 14-0 in the second quarter, giving the Red Wolves a 17-7 deficit at halftime. Arkansas State responded by outscoring Tulsa 21-7 in the third quarter and holding on for the win.

Arkansas State’s offense, led by quarterback Jaylen Raynor, put up 405 yards of total offense in their 28-24 win over Tulsa. Raynor completed 65.6% of his passes for 255 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. Reagan Ealy was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 68 yards.

The Red Wolves’ offense moved the chains 24 times, with 150 yards on the ground. Zak Wallace led the rushing attack with 78 yards on 16 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt.

Arkansas State’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 362 total yards and 28 points to Tulsa. The Red Wolves gave up 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while also allowing 199 passing yards and one touchdown through the air. Tulsa completed 16 of 29 pass attempts against Arkansas State, who will look to improve their defensive performance in the next game.

Are The Michigan Wolverines Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Michigan is now 1-1 after a 31-12 home loss to Texas. The Wolverines, who were +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread and lost straight-up. The game’s over/under was set at 42 points, with the total score reaching 43.

Michigan fell behind early, with Texas taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Wolverines added a field goal in the second quarter, but Texas extended their lead to 24-3 by halftime. Michigan scored a touchdown in the third quarter, and both teams added field goals in the fourth quarter.

Michigan’s offense struggled in their 31-12 loss to Texas, managing just 286 total yards. The Wolverines picked up 13 first downs but were unable to establish a ground game, finishing with 82 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Davis Warren threw for 204 yards, completing 66.7% of his passes, but he also threw two interceptions and one touchdown, resulting in a passer rating of 68.24.

Donovan Edwards led the team in rushing with 41 yards on eight carries, while Colston Loveland was the top receiver, catching eight passes for 70 yards.

Michigan’s defense will be looking to rebound after allowing 389 total yards and 31 points to Texas. The Wolverines gave up 246 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air, while also struggling to contain the run, allowing 143 yards on the ground and one rushing touchdown. Overall, Michigan allowed 19 first downs in the game.