Texas State Bobcats vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

ESPN+ will be covering the week eight matchup between the Texas State Bobcats and Old Dominion Monarchs as the game kicks off at 3:30 ET from S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk. The over/under is currently sitting at 62.5 points, and the Bobcats are favored at -9.5 points. Texas State enters the game with a 4-2 record, while Old Dominion is 2-4 on the season.

TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas State Bobcats -9.5

This game will be played at S.B. Ballard Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 19th.

WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:

• We have the Texas State Bobcats winning this one by a score of 35 to 20
• Not only do we have the Texas State Bobcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 62.5 points

Will The Texas State Bobcats Win As Road Favorites?

Texas State enters Week 8 against Old Dominion with a 4-2 record, ranked 66th in our power rankings. They have a 99% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 24% chance to win the Sun Belt. The Bobcats are 2-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.

They’ve been favored in five of six games, holding a 3-2 record as the favorite. Texas State’s average scoring margin is +15.8 points per game, and they are 3-2 against the spread.

This week’s over/under line is 62.5 points. Texas State’s average over/under line is 59 points, and their over/under record stands at 2-2-1, with their games averaging 60.5 points.

Texas State’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 14th in completions and 20th in passing yards, with 291.3 yards per game. They are 17th in scoring, averaging 38.2 points per game, and we rank them 33rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.

Jordan McCloud has thrown for 1,713 yards and 19 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 118. Texas State is 7th in the nation in completion percentage, completing 71.2% of their passes. Joey Hobert leads the receiving corps with 42 catches for 411 yards and seven touchdowns. On the ground, Texas State averages 188 rushing yards per game.

Texas State’s defense is coming off a strong performance, allowing just 9 points in their recent win against Arkansas State. They held the Red Wolves to 384 total yards, including 171 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 213 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.

On the season, Texas State ranks 38th nationally, giving up 22.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging 130.8 rushing yards per game on 36.3 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 79.9 passer rating and completed 55.8% of their throws, averaging 218.5 passing yards per game.

Are The Old Dominion Monarchs Going Win In At Upset At S.B. Ballard Stadium

Old Dominion enters Week 8 with a 2-4 record, hosting Texas State. They are 0-2 at home but 2-2 on the road. Ranked 95th in our CFB power rankings, the Monarchs have a 25.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season.

Against the spread, Old Dominion is 3-3, going 3-1 on the road and 0-2 at home. They’ve been favored in just one game this season, with an average scoring margin of -4.7 points per game.

This week’s over/under line is 62.5 points, the highest for an Old Dominion game this season. Their over/under record is 3-3, with an average line of 51.2 points and games averaging 50.7 points.

Old Dominion’s offense is averaging 23 points per game heading into week 8, placing them 71st in the nation. They rank 95th in our offensive power rankings. The Monarchs have focused on their ground game, averaging 40.8 rushing attempts per game, which ranks 17th nationally, and they are producing 183.5 rushing yards per game.

Aaron Young leads the team with 301 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and an average of 3 yards per carry. Quarterback Grant Wilson has thrown for 507 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 74. Old Dominion ranks 118th in passing yards per game. Isiah Paige has 281 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season.

Old Dominion’s defense played a key role in their recent 21-14 win over Georgia State, allowing just 14 points. They were particularly strong against the run, giving up only 57 rushing yards on 28 attempts. Georgia State threw the ball 46 times, completing 28 passes for 260 yards, while Old Dominion’s defense also came up with an interception.

So far this season, Old Dominion is allowing 27.7 points per game. Opponents are averaging 163.7 rushing yards per game on 42.2 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 62.7% completion rate and 250.5 passing yards per game against the Monarchs’ defense.