Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction 9/7/24 NCAAF Week 2 Picks Today

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction 9/7/24 NCAAF Week 2 Picks Today

As the NCAAF season transitions into Week 2, a match between two teams of interest is at stake, with Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) taking on the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0) this Saturday. Mississippi State and Arizona State have enjoyed winning starts and want to continue. Those thirsty for NCAAF free tips and advice will have enough in this high-stakes game kickstarting the week at 10:30 PM ET at Mountain America Stadium and airing on ESPN.

 

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Arizona State Sun Devils 9/7/24 Game Info

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
Where: Mountain America Stadium
TV: ESPN
Stream: Sofascore

 

Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0)

 

The Mississippi State Bulldogs opened their season with a thunderous 56-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive prowess. The Bulldogs’ ground attack was strong as Creed Whittemore recorded a 41-yard run and a touchdown. There were a few entries that were missing for the last five games despite the fact that the start of this season is looking quite optimistic. The rushing and receiving units of the Bulldogs’ rotation have managed to set the bar relatively high, and it will be important to keep it as they meet more formidable opponents.

 

Conversely, the Arizona State Sun Devils also started their season strong, defeating Wyoming 48-7 but defeated by Arizona Wildcats last season. Their offense was just as lively, as Cam Skattebo managed to rush for 49 yards on 11 attempts. This pleasant beginning is a welcome relief to a team that has had problems in recent years, mainly when they are up against Southeastern conference teams, which they have not beaten in the last five tries with a record of 0-5 SU. The Sun Devils must add to this impressive performance in the game’s early stages and be courageous enough to confront their historical shortcomings to make an impact in the present matchup.

 

Blake Shapen QB vs. Sam Leavitt QB

 

Blake Shapen of Mississippi State showed an outstanding performance in the first match, completing 75% for 247 yards with three TDs. Shapen impresses as well with his precision and even long throws, as he did with a 65-yarder. He shows he can control and win games. He has a passer rating of 228.2, which is not bad at all. However, it will also be a big challenge for his abilities and confidence to maintain this statistic against a more stringent defense of Arizona State.

 

Sam Leavitt, on the other hand, offers slightly different skills from those of Arizona State. Showing calm and precision, Leavitt demonstrated that he could lead the team with 63.6% passing efficiency, 258 yards, and two touchdowns in a single game. His longest completion of 68 yards suggests that he can attack weak points in the defense, which is critical in penetrating the tough Mississippi State defense.

 

NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Arizona State Sun Devils -2.5 (-114), Total Odds: 55.5

 

The current betting odds slightly favor the Arizona State Sun Devils, reflecting perhaps a perceived advantage at home and their strong start. The point spread at -2.5 suggests a close game, while the over/under of 55.5 points indicates expectations of another high-scoring affair for both teams.

 

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Trends

 

Mississippi State’s latest odds don’t seem that encouraging. Mississippi State has gone 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games and has not done well in the month of September going 1-4 ATS in their last 5. However, they excel in Week 2 matchups going 7-0 SU in their last 7 showing that they are very capable of getting off to a fast start at the beginning of the season.

 

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

 

Arizona State’s betting trends show some level of betting apathy. The team has gone 4-13 in the last in their last 17 games, performing poorly against teams from the Southeastern conference and during the month of September. Nonetheless, the total going OVER in 5 of their last 6 games seems to be a crucial factor in them covering the spread in this game.

 

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Arizona State Sun Devils 9/7/24 Betting Picks

 

Considering the analysis as well as the current form, the recommendation is slightly in favor of Arizona State trying to cover the spread at home, keeping in mind their good start and the historical record of over in their games. However, the better pick in this case could be over 55.5 due to the offensive capabilities of both teams, which were seen in Week 1. Possibilities include overpassing yards for both squads and quarterbacks, considering their form early in the season.

 

Handicapping top services would likely concur that, although a home win is on the cards for Arizona State, the fact that Mississippi State ended very strongly in Week 2 should not, and probably will not be overlooked, making this one closely contested until the last blow of the whistle.

 

Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona State Sun Devils 30, Mississippi State Bulldogs 27.