Arizona State vs. Texas State – Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, Time: Model Picks for Week 3 of 2024 College Football

The Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0) travel to the Texas State Bobcats (2-0) to begin week three of the college football season on Thursday night. The Sun Devils have a 1-3 record on the road in 2023 and are looking to earn their first road win this season. Meanwhile, the Bobcats have played extremely well at Bobcat Stadium, posting a 5-1 record at home last season. Texas State averages 41.5 points per game in 2024, while the Sun Devils average 39 points per game.

Kickoff at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bobcats are a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Arizona State vs. Texas State odds, according to SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is set at 59.5. Before placing a bet on Texas State vs. Arizona State, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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Now the model has zeroed in on Arizona State vs. Texas State and just announced its coveted picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds for the spread, money line and over/under for Texas State vs. Arizona State:

• Arizona State vs. Texas State Spread: Bobcats -2.5
• Arizona State vs. Texas State over/under: 59.5 points
• Arizona State vs Texas State – Odds: Sun Devils +117, Bobcats -140
• ASU: 2-0 ATS this season
• TXST: 1-1 ATS this season
• Arizona State vs. Texas State Tips: See Tips Here

Why Texas State Can Cover

Texas State has a good duo at the tailback position that keeps the defense on its toes. Two guys have combined for over 130 rushing yards this season. Junior running back Ismail Mahdi uses his light feet and awareness to find the open gap. He is first on the team with 182 rushing yards on 37 carries and one score. On August 31 against Lamar, the Texan native had 28 carries for 156 yards.

Junior running back Lincoln Pare is a force in the backfield. Pare jumps on contact and has a knack for dropping forward. The Tennessee native has 17 carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns. Senior receiver Joey Hobert is another explosive playmaker for the Bobcats. He has 10 receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Arizona State can cover

Arizona State's defense looks to build on two solid performances. The Sun Devils rank second in the Big 12 in total defense (205) and first in run defense (32). Junior linebacker Keyshaun Elliott is an instinctive and disruptive defender with good play-reading skills. The Missouri native has recorded 12 tackles, one sack and one interception.

Veteran defensive end Elijah O'Neal brings pressure to this unit. He has two sacks, two pass breakups and three total stops. Junior defensive back Myles Rowser rounds out this group with an agile run defender who is lightning quick downhill. The Michigan native has 15 total tackles, the most on the team. In his last outing against Mississippi State, Rowser had 10 total stops. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make your picks for Arizona State vs. Texas State

SportsLine's model is leaning toward the under overall, predicting 55 points. It also says one side of the range will hit nearly 60% of the time. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who will win Arizona State over Texas State and which side of the spread will come in almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on and find out. All with the advanced model that has gained well over $2,000 in top-rated spread picks since its inception.