At the onset of this season, Arkansas State will shoot for its tenth straight bowl campaign. Coach Blake Anderson has led the way for the last six. Anderson overcame the loss of his wife last year to guide Arkansas State to an 8-5 campaign. In 2014 he became the fifth coach in five years to lead the program. Since then his stability has been a key College Football betting asset. Memphis is coming off their best season in history. Coach Mike Norvell cashed in with a new gig at Florida State. Top assistant and alum Ryan Silverfield take over.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 5, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Arkansas State vs. Memphis TV Coverage:: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Arkansas State | +19 (-110) | 73½ (-110) | +700 |  |
| Memphis | -19 (-110) | 73½ (-110) | -1100 | |
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Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Memphis is, the strong public sportsbook favorite based on last year. For the first time in history did the Tigers win 12 games and make a New Year’s Day bowl game. Arkansas State isn’t nearly as well known. Concurrently Memphis is much more of a name brand. Sharps may shop Arkansas State as a regular bowl team getting 19 points. Especially against a team that lost its coach.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Team Overview
On the whole Arkansas State will be fun to watch in 2020. Red Wolves’ offensive production will be among the best in the land. Of major concern is a defense that was often rendered helpless in 2019. Arkansas State allowed over 34 points per game.
Memphis Tigers Team Overview
First-year coach Ryan Silverfield does get his prolific passing tandem back from 2019. Quarterback Brady White and wide receiver Damonte Coxie will keep the scoreboard lit. White threw for 4014 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2019.
Arkansas State Red Wolves and Memphis Tigers vs. The Line
The Red Wolves are:
- 4-2 vs. the line as underdogs
- 3-4 under the total when getting points
- 4-2 against the spread as dogs of 17 or more points
- 3-2 under the total when getting 17 points or more as dog
- 4-3 on the board in their last seven away games
- 4-7 under the total on the road
- 1-4 vs. the number head to head with Memphis
- 1-3 under the total vs. the Tigers
The Tigers are:
- 5-2 vs. the line at home vs. Arkansas State
- 1-2 under the total when hosting the Red Wolves
- 12-5 against the spread in their last 17 home games
- 5-3 over the total at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
- 11-5 vs. the number in their last 16 games as chalk
- 7-4 over the total when favored
- 5-3 against the odds as chalk of 14 or more points
- 7-2 over the total when laying 14 or more points
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers SBG Free Pick
On this occasion Silverfield makes his College Football Betting with a loaded and experienced roster. As was previously noted Memphis has owned this series. Arkansas State is a good story but their defense isn’t expected to improve much. To differentiate Memphis has a deeper roster.
Arkansas State vs. Memphis SBG Best Bet: Memphis Tigers