Mississippi St. Bulldogs vs
Arizona St. Sun DevilsPredictions & Preview

Mississippi State Bulldogs Prepare to Take on Arizona State Sun Devils as Underdogs in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The upcoming college football matchup between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Arizona State Sun Devils is set to take place on Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET. Arizona State is the favored team with an opening line of -4.5, which has since shifted to Arizona State -6.5. Fans and bettors alike will be anticipating an exciting game as these two teams with 1-0 records face off.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs +220 | Sun Devils -260
• Spread: Bulldogs +6.5 (-110) | Sun Devils -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona St. will win straight-up is 72%.

Mississippi St. vs Arizona St. Stats

Mississippi St. Bulldogs

Mississippi State started their 2024 college football season with a commanding 56-7 home victory against Eastern Kentucky. Quarterback Blake Shapen led the Bulldogs with an impressive performance, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for a touchdown. Other standout players included Creed Whitmore and Jordan Mosley, who both contributed touchdowns to the win. The team has a new head coach, Jeff Lebby, who was previously the offensive coordinator for Oklahoma. Despite coming off a disappointing 5-7 season, the Bulldogs are off to a strong start this season, with a power ranking of 113, ranking 13th in offense and 37th in defense. They currently have a record of 1-0.

Arizona St. Sun Devils Analysis

Arizona State made a significant move by leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big 12 in the recent conference realignment. The Sun Devils started their season with a dominant 48-7 victory over Wyoming, with quarterback Sam Leavitt and running back Cameron Skattebo leading the team. Coach Kenny Dillingham is back for his second season, aiming to improve on last year's 3-9 record. Running back Raleek Brown's availability is uncertain after missing Week 1. Arizona State currently holds a power ranking of 96, with a strong offense and defense ranking at #29 and #32, respectively. Their upcoming matchup against Mississippi State will be one to watch.

Mississippi State exceeding expectations in upcoming match against ASU

Mississippi State began the season with subdued expectations, being perceived as one of the weaker teams in the SEC. Despite this, they displayed a strong performance in their first game and are likely to compete closely in their upcoming match. Under the leadership of Lebby, the Bulldogs' offense has shown significant improvement from the previous season, with quarterback Blake Shapen showcasing his ability to throw deep passes and stretch the field. The defense also performed well in the passing game, limiting their opponents to just 169 passing yards in Week 1. Although ASU may have a stronger passing game, the outcome of the game is predicted to be a close one, possibly decided by a field goal. With a point spread of +6.5, it may be advisable to consider betting on the Bulldogs.

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