Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
ESPN will be covering the week two non-conference matchup between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Arizona State Sun Devils, set for 10:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th, at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this game. The Sun Devils are the -6.5 point favorites at home, and the over/under line is currently at 56.5 points.
MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs +6.5
This game will be played at Mountain America Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have the Mississippi State Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 31 to 21
- Not only do we have the Mississippi State Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 56.5 points
Will The Mississippi State Bulldogs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Mississippi State is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 56-7 win over Eastern Kentucky. This game was not accompanied by any betting lines.
The Bulldogs dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 35-7 and went on to outscore Eastern Kentucky 21-0 in the second half, resulting in a 49-point win. Mississippi State’s defense was particularly impressive, holding their opponent to just seven points.
Quarterback Blake Shapen led Mississippi State’s offense to a 56-7 victory, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. His top target, Jordan Mosley, caught five passes for 104 yards, leading the team in receiving and finding the end zone once.
The Bulldogs’ offense totaled 455 yards, with 208 yards coming on the ground. Shapen also contributed to the ground game, rushing for 44 yards on seven carries. Mississippi State’s offense found the end zone six times through the air and three times on the ground.
Mississippi State’s defense will look to build off their performance against Eastern Kentucky, where they allowed just 126 rushing yards and 169 passing yards, giving up a total of 295 yards. The Bulldogs picked off one pass and held Eastern Kentucky to just seven points. Overall, Mississippi State’s defense allowed 16 first downs and 295 total yards, with the only touchdown coming through the air.
Are The Arizona State Sun Devils Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Arizona State is off to a strong start after a 48-7 victory over Wyoming in their season opener. The Sun Devils, who were -6.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game also saw the over hit, with a combined score of 55 points surpassing the 47-point total line.
Arizona State dominated from the start, taking a 17-0 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 27-0 by halftime. The Sun Devils added 21 more points in the third quarter before allowing Wyoming to score in the fourth.
Arizona State’s offense was dominant in their 48-7 win over Wyoming, racking up 499 total yards and 27 first downs. The Sun Devils’ ground game was effective, producing 241 rushing yards and two touchdowns. In the passing game, Sam Leavitt threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns while completing 63.6% of his passes. Leavitt finished with a passer rating of 134.28 and avoided throwing any interceptions.
Cam Skattebo led the Sun Devils’ rushing attack with 49 yards on 11 carries, and Kyson Brown was the top receiver, with two receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown.
Arizona State’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Wyoming to just 7 points and 119 total yards. The Sun Devils allowed only 41 rushing yards on 31 attempts and limited Wyoming to 78 passing yards on 10 completions. Arizona State’s secondary came up with two interceptions, helping to keep Wyoming’s offense in check.