Arkansas State is making its second consecutive College Football Betting bowl-game appearance. Specifically, the Red Wolves will face Mid-American Conference (MAC) member Bowling Green at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. The matchup is set to be televised by ESPN. Arkansas State completed the regular season with a 7-5 overall record. Since 2002, A-State is currently one of just three programs in the country to increase its win total each year. Despite being picked to finish fourth in the Sun Belt’s West Division, A-State tied for second with a league record of 5-3.
68 Ventures Bowl Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Bowling Green Falcons
| Date and Time: | Thursday, December 26, 2024, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Arkansas State | +7 -110 | 50½ -110 | +218 |  |
| Bowling Green | -7 -110 | 50½ -110 | -260 | |
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68 Ventures Bowl Overview
In recent years, LendingTree Bowl action has entertained fans with high-scoring offensive shootouts. Six of the last eight matchups saw the winning team score 34 or more points. Also, seven different schools have won the previous eight Lending Tree Bowls. In 2022, Southern Miss became the winningest team in 68 Ventures Bowl history. To show, the Eagles beat the Rice Owls 38-24. MVP RB Frank Gore Jr ran for 329 yards and two TDs.
In 2023, the South Alabama Jaguars were in control of the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile from the first few minutes of the contest. It was one of the more one-sided contests this bowl season, ending in a final score of 59-10. Correlate that the victory was also South Alabama’s first-ever FBS bowl win.
Without Carter Bradley, USA started Desmond Trotter at quarterback. Trotter threw for 115 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for a touchdown. The Jaguars quickly building a large lead gave them the opportunity to get freshman Gio Lopez some significant snaps. Lopez threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns. Lopez also carried seven times for 88 yards and a touchdown. Lopez was named the bowl’s MVP.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Team Overview
Last game, the Arkansas State Red Wolves lost 40-32 against the Old Dominion Monarchs as 5.5-point home dogs. The game went over the sportsbook total of 58.5. Arkansas State has a record of 7-5 straight up, 5-7 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under the total. Arkansas State ranks 67th for total offense, 68th for passing, 73rd for rushing, and 93rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 129th overall, 95th against the pass, 132nd against the rush, and 112th for points allowed. Also, Arkansas State ranks 68th for fewest turnovers lost and 22nd for takeaways.
Bowling Green Falcons Team Overview
Last game, the Bowling Green Falcons lost 28-12 against the Miami-OH Redhawks as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went over the College Football Betting total of 38.5. Bowling Green has a record of 7-5 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 4-8 over/under the total. Bowling Green ranks 87th for total offense, 70th for passing, 83rd for rushing and 74th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 32nd overall, 21st against the pass, 71st against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, Bowling Green ranks 21st for fewest turnovers lost and 52nd for takeaways.
68 Ventures Bowl SBG Free Picks
The Red Wolves’ five conference wins were the most since 2019. Bowling Green is the more consistent team with a better body of work in this situation.
68 Ventures Bowl SBG Best Bet: Bowling Green Falcons.