Arizona vs Mississippi State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 2

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Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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  • Mississippi State is a -9 point favorite vs. Arizona
  • Total (Over/Under): 60.5 points
  • Watch the game on SEC Network

The Arizona Wildcats visit Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Starkville.

Mississippi State is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -9 (-110).

The Arizona vs. Mississippi State Over/Under is 60.5 total points.

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Arizona vs. Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arizona+9 -11060.5 -110+280
Mississippi State -9 -11060.5 -110-350

Arizona vs Mississippi State Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Mississippi State will win this game with 78.3% confidence.

Arizona vs Mississippi State Spread Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Mississippi State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Arizona and Mississippi State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Arizona has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games (+6.80 Units / 142% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.95 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+3.45 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+2.75 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 6 games (+6.15 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Team Total Over in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.00 Units / 16% ROI)

Best Arizona Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Arizona players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Jayden de Laura has hit the Passing Yards Over in 9 of his last 13 games (+4.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Jacob Cowing has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Jayden de Laura has hit the TD Passes Over in 4 of his last 5 away games (+2.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Michael Wiley has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Tanner McLachlan has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.75 Units / 36% ROI)

Best Mississippi State Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Mississippi State players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Jo’quavious Marks has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Jaden Walley has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jo’quavious Marks has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Will Rogers has hit the TD Passes Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+2.20 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Will Rogers has hit the Passing Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 37% ROI)

Arizona Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arizona is 4-6 against the spread this college football season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • Arizona is 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units / 15.09% ROI
  • Arizona is 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Arizona is 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Mississippi State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Mississippi State is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Mississippi State is 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 12.22% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Arizona: Keys to the Game vs. Mississippi State

Arizona was winless (0-6) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .415

Arizona is winless (0-6) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .287

Arizona is 2-13 (.133) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– tied for 5th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .414

Arizona is 2-12 (.143) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2021 season– 5th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .440

Mississippi State: Keys to the Game vs. Arizona

Mississippi State was 5-1 (.714) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2022 season– tied for 14th-best in FBS; Average: .504

Mississippi State is undefeated (4-0) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2021 season– 8th-best in FBS; Average: .521

Matchup Notes for Arizona vs. Mississippi State

Mississippi State’s offense has thrown for 9,170 passing yards in 27 games (339.6 YPG) since the 2021 season — second-best among FBS offenses. Arizona’s defense has allowed just 231.3 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Mississippi State’s TEs has 1 receptions in 6 games (just 0.2 per game) since the 2021 season — second-worst among FBS TEs. Arizona’s defense has allowed just 18.5 receptions per game since the 2021 season — third-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Mississippi State gained 4,023 yards on 426 receptions (just 9.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for second-worst among FBS skill players. Arizona’s defense allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for third-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Arizona’s WRs gained 2,897 yards on 194 receptions (14.9 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 25th-best among FBS WRs. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Arizona’s TEs gained 474 yards on 38 receptions (12.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — third-best among Pac-12 TEs. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Arizona gained 3,810 yards on 282 receptions (13.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 17th-best among FBS skill players. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends

Arizona’s WRs gained 2,897 yards on 194 receptions (14.9 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 25th-best among FBS WRs. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Arizona’s TEs gained 474 yards on 38 receptions (12.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — third-best among Pac-12 TEs. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Arizona gained 3,810 yards on 282 receptions (13.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 17th-best among FBS skill players. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Arizona RBs averaged 10.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (322 yards / 32 touches) on 3rd down in the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5

Arizona gained 3,810 yards on 282 receptions (13.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — second-best among Pac-12 skill players. Mississippi State’s defense allowed just 10.8 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State Skill Players have averaged 36.4 receptions per game (873/24) since the 2021 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

Mississippi State WRs have averaged 25.5 receptions per game (611/24) since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.0

Mississippi State RBs have been targeted 13.3 times per game (320/24) since the 2021 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

Mississippi State Skill Players have been targeted 50.4 times per game (1,209/24) since the 2021 season– highest among Power 5 Teams; Average: 30.5

Mississippi State Skill Players have averaged 36.4 receptions per game (873/24) since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 19.6

Arizona Wildcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Arizona has no interceptions and 32 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 9.4

Arizona has intercepted 8 of 657 attempts (82.1 pass attempts per int.) since the 2021 season– 2nd worst in FBS; Average: 38.0

Arizona has allowed 5.9 touchdowns per interception (47 TDs allowed, and 8 INT) since the 2021 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.9

Arizona has allowed a passer rating of 238.1 in the Red Zone (84.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– worst in FBS; Average: 163.4

Arizona has allowed 5.9 touchdowns per interception (47 TDs allowed, and 8 INT) since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 1.8

Mississippi State Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State has forced 4 fumbles this season– tied for 2nd-most in FBS

Mississippi State has forced 4 fumbles this season– tied for 2nd-most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Mississippi State has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 13 of 45 carries (29%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 5th worst in FBS; Average: 17%

Mississippi State has allowed just 9.0 yards per completion (144 yards/16 completions) this season– tied for 24th-best in FBS; Average: 11.8

Mississippi State has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 13 of 45 carries (29%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%


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