Arkansas St vs Texas State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 7

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Texas State wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) competes against Louisiana Monroe during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in San Marcos Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
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  • The Texas State is a -14.5 point favorite vs. Arkansas St
  • The Arkansas State vs. Texas State Total (Over/Under): 63.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2) visit UFCU Stadium to take on the Texas State Bobcats (3-2) on Oct. 12 in San Marcos, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

Texas State is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Arkansas State vs. Texas State Over/Under is 63.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arkansas State+14.5 -11063.5 -105+425
Texas State -14.5 -11063.5 -115-600

Arkansas State vs Texas State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Texas State will win this game with 84.2% 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 Arkansas St and Texas State, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Arkansas State vs Texas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Texas State will cover the spread with 66.2% 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 has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Arkansas State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Arkansas State have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Arkansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 10 games (+0.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Arkansas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+6.15 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.85 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)

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

Best Arkansas State Player Prop Bets Today

  • Courtney Jackson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jaylen Raynor has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Corey Rucker has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Arkansas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas St is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI).

  • Arkansas State is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 10.15% ROI
  • Arkansas State is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -26.74% ROI
  • Arkansas State is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 18.89% ROI

Texas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Texas State is 1-3 against the spread this college football season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • Texas State is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -60.68% ROI
  • Texas State is 4-0 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Texas State is 0-4 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -100% ROI

Arkansas State: Keys to the Game vs. Texas State

Arkansas State is 9-2 (.818) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 24th-best in FBS; Average: .649

Arkansas State is 8-3 (.727) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– 10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .551

Arkansas State is undefeated (8-0) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .683

Arkansas State is 6-1 (.857) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– 10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .609

Texas State: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas State

Texas State is 4-3 (.571) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .440

Texas State is 9-6 (.600) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .397

Texas State was 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .557

Texas State is 8-3 (.727) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .554

Matchup Notes for Arkansas State vs. Texas State

Texas State’s WRs has 337 receptions in 18 games (18.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 13.9 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas State’s WRs has 337 receptions in 18 games (18.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 21.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas State has 410 receptions in 18 games (22.8 per game) since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 21.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State’s RBs has averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-24th-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 6.2 RAC to RBs since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State’s RBs has gained 341 yards on 52 receptions (just 6.6 YPR) since the 2023 season — 24th-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 6.1 Yards Per Reception to RBs since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State’s RBs has rushed for 344 yards on 103 carries (just 3.3 YPC) this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense have allowed just 3.0 YPC this season — T-4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Arkansas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State RBs have averaged just 3.3 Yards per Carry (344 yards/103 carries) this season– T-3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Arkansas State’s RBs has averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-24th-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 6.2 RAC to RBs since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State RBs were targeted 4 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State RBs had 7 receptions in the 2nd half last week– most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State RBs have no touchdowns on 52 receptions since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.5

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Texas State’s WRs has 337 receptions in 18 games (18.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 13.9 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas State’s WRs has 337 receptions in 18 games (18.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS WRs. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 21.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas State has 410 receptions in 18 games (22.8 per game) since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 21.0 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas State’s offense has thrown for 4,851 passing yards in 18 games (269.5 YPG) since the 2023 season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas State’s defense has allowed 247.1 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas State WRs have averaged 20.4 receptions per game (102/5) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6

Arkansas State Red Wolves Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of 69% (54 completions/78 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

Arkansas State allowed a Completion Pct of 77% (44 completions/57 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 54%

Arkansas State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (7 completions/21 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 62%

Arkansas State allowed a Completion Pct of 77% (44 completions/57 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

Arkansas State has allowed opponents to catch 54 of 77 passes (70% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

Texas State Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Texas State has averaged 4.2 sacks per game this season– best in FBS; Average: 2.0

Texas State has averaged 3.3 sacks per game since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Texas State has averaged 4.2 sacks per game this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9

Texas State has sacked opposing QBs on 13% of pass attempts (21/165) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%

Texas State has tackled opponents for a loss on 45 of 191 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) this season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.


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