Texas State vs Old Dominion Prediction College Football Picks 10/19/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Old Dominion

-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas State and Old Dominion

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bobcats and Monarchs. 

Texas State Has Confidence

Texas State has a ton of confidence heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Troy, they were able to secure a 38-17 victory, and in the last game against Arkansas State, they won 41-9. At the end of the first quarter, they were up 14-3 and they never looked back. Jordan McCloud completed 24 of his 29 passes for 320 yards and four touchdowns. Ismail Mahdi also was impressive on the ground rushing 17 times for 164 yards. 

Texas State on the season is averaging 38.2 points while their defense is giving up 22.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 55th best in all of college football. 

Why Texas State Will Beat Old Dominion

• Old Dominion has lost nine of its last 11 October games at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
• Texas State has won each of its last three games against conference opponents.
• Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
• Texas State has covered the spread in four of its last five October games as a favorite.

Old Dominion Pulled it Out

Old Dominion comes into this game with a 2-4 record, but they were able to secure a victory in the last game. The Monarchs faced off against Georgia State, and they gave up only 14 points on the way to the seven-point victory. Under center for Old Dominion is Colton Joseph, who completed 14 of his 23 passes for 141 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. 

Two games ago against Coastal Carolina, the defense gave up 45 points and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Old Dominion on the season is averaging 23 points while their defense is giving 27.7 points per game. 

Texas State vs Old Dominion Prediction

Texas State is going to put on a show here, and this game is going to get ugly early for Old Dominion. Old Dominion is averaging only 23 points per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Texas State’s offense is going to run up the score early, and the Bobcats are going to end up cruising here to the victory. Back Texas State against the spread.