Arkansas St vs Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

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Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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  • Michigan is a -23.5 point favorite vs. Arkansas St
  • Arkansas State vs. Michigan Total(Over/Under): 47.5 points
  • TV Channel: BTN

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) visit Michigan Stadium to take on the Michigan Wolverines (1-1) on Sep. 14 in Ann Arbor, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-110).

The Arkansas State vs. Michigan Over/Under is 47.5 total points.

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Arkansas State vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arkansas State+23.5 -11047.5 -110+1100
Michigan -23.5 -11047.5 -110-2500

Arkansas State vs Michigan Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Michigan will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both teams, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Arkansas State vs Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Arkansas State will cover the spread with 85.2% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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Arkansas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas St is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Arkansas State is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 25.48% ROI
  • Arkansas State is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.05 Units / -2.38% ROI
  • Arkansas State is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -6.52% ROI

Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Michigan is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.15 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Michigan is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Arkansas State: Keys to the Game vs. Michigan

Arkansas State is winless (0-6) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .393

Arkansas State is 6-3 (.545) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .425

Arkansas State is winless (0-5) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .330

Arkansas State is undefeated (6-0) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .469

Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas State

Michigan is 14-1 (.933) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .438

Michigan is undefeated (15-0) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: .523

Michigan is 25-1 (.962) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: .446

Michigan is undefeated (15-0) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .566

Matchup Notes for Arkansas State vs. Michigan

Michigan’s WRs has averaged just 9.2 yards after the catch this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 14.3 RAC to WRs this season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.

Michigan’s WRs has averaged just 9.2 yards after the catch this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 12.4 RAC this season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Michigan’s WRs has averaged just 9.2 yards after the catch this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 13.0 RAC to TEs this season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State have 286.0 receiving yards per game this season — 35th-best among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed 240.5 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Arkansas State’s RBs has rushed for 168 yards on 49 carries (just 3.4 YPC) this season — T-20th-worst among FBS RBs. Michigan’s defense have allowed just 2.8 YPC to RBs this season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.

Corey Rucker (ARKS) has gained 239 yards on 13 receptions (18.4 YPR) this season — 8th-best of Qualified Skill Players. Michigan’s defense has allowed 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Arkansas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State have 286.0 receiving yards per game this season — 35th-best among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed 240.5 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Arkansas State Skill Players have averaged 16.3 yards per reception (832 yards/51 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

Arkansas State RBs have averaged just 3.8 Yards per Carry (384 yards/102 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– 12th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Arkansas State Skill Players have averaged 17.3 yards per reception (589 yards/34 catches) in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2

Arkansas State WRs have been targeted 19 times on 3rd down this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Michigan TEs have 6 receptions on 3rd down this season– most among Power Conference Teams

Michigan TEs have 7 receptions in close and late situations this season– most among Power Conference Teams

Michigan TEs have 7 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Michigan TEs have averaged 5.5 receptions per game (11/2) in the 2nd half this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 1.7

Michigan TEs have been targeted 8 times in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State Red Wolves Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (5 completions/18 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 62%

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 20% (2 completions/10 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (5 completions/18 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (11 completions/28 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (11 completions/28 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 62%

Michigan Wolverines Defensive Stats & Trends

Michigan has allowed 2.0 touchdowns per interception (4 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) this season– 3rd-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 0.7

Michigan opponents has averaged 45.3 Passing Attempts per TD (906 Pass Attempts/20 Passing TDs) since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.6

Michigan opponents has averaged 40.4 Passing Attempts per TD (485 Pass Attempts/12 Passing TDs) since the 2023 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 20.7

Michigan opponents has averaged 45.3 Passing Attempts per TD (906 Pass Attempts/20 Passing TDs) since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.4

Michigan opponents has averaged 6.2 Passing Attempts per TD (74 Pass Attempts/12 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 3.9


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