In this article, we will formulate a Arizona State vs Texas A&M Prediction for this College Football Week 2 matchup on Saturday, September 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Texas A&M Aggies Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies have a 1-0 record and are coming off a 50-0 win over Missouri State, where they outgained them 505-67 yards. Texas A&M had 233 passing yards, 236 rushing yards, and 21/30 completed passes. They were 7/14 on third down conversions, had 8-75 penalties, and won the turnover battle by 1-2.
Marcel Reed led Texas A&M with 21/30 passes and 233 passing yards. Rueben Owens II had a team-high 77 rushing yards, while Isaiah Horton caught 4 passes for a team-high 76 receiving yards. Defensively, Noah Mikhail led the Aggies with 7 total tackles, 2 of them solo, and Ryan Henderson led the team with one sack.
Arizona State Sun Devils Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils have a 1-0 record and are coming off a 70-7 win over Morgan State, where they outgained them 681-188 yards. Arizona State had 432 passing yards, 249 rushing yards, and 26/36 completed passes. They were 5/10 on third down conversions, had 4-22 penalties, and lost the turnover battle by 1-0.
Cutter Boley led Arizona State with 21/27 passes and 387 passing yards. Kyson Brown had a team-high 80 rushing yards, while Reed Harris caught 6 passes for a team-high 137 receiving yards. Defensively, Ben Alefaio-Lilii led the Sun Devils with 5 total tackles, 3 of them solo, and Clayton Smith led the team with one sack.
Arizona State Sun Devils @ Texas A&M Aggies Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win
- Texas A&M has won each of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Kyle Field.
- Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight road games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 10th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five September games against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas A&M has won the first half in each of its last nine September games at Kyle Field.
- Texas A&M has won the first quarter in each of its last nine September games at Kyle Field.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won four of its last five games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas A&M has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Kyle Field.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in each of its last five games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has won the first half in five of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Arizona State’s last 11 September games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Texas A&M’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Texas A&M Aggies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Micah Riley ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Arizona State Sun Devils Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Grayson Rigdon ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (55.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas A&M ranks T1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (0.0).
- Texas A&M ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Arizona State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (28.0).
- Arizona State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Arizona State vs Texas A&M Prediction
In this Arizona State vs Texas A&M Prediction, Texas A&M is coming as -14.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off huge wins in their season openers, winning by 50 and 63 points and scoring 120 points combined. Texas A&M had trouble covering spreads last season with a 5-8 ATS record and I am not sure if they can cover a -14.5-point spread against a team that scored 70 points and had 681 total yards in their opener. I expect a hard-fought battle against two red-hot teams, so give me the plus points in this one. Take Arizona State and the +14.5.