The Arizona State Sun Devils (3-3) venture to Texas this Saturday to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (2-3) in a matchup that features two teams with a combined 5-6 record. The Sun Devils are slight favorites, according to the latest odds from the sportsbooks, with the line currently sitting at -4.5.
The Sun Devils are coming off a narrow loss to Utah, while the Horned Frogs have lost two of their last three. In the three losses, TCU has scored just 27 points, while allowing 38.5 points per game. The Sun Devils have been better offensively, averaging 28.3 points per game, but have been vulnerable defensively, allowing 30.7 points per game.
Arizona State has been strong on the ground this season, averaging 182.3 rushing yards per game and 5.3 yards per carry. TCU has been less effective in the run game, averaging just 130.2 rushing yards per game and 3.7 yards per carry. Arizona State will look to exploit this weakness and establish a strong running game early in the game.
TCU has been led offensively by quarterback Max Duggan, who has thrown for 1,092 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He has also rushed for 235 yards and four touchdowns. He is the key for the Horned Frogs, as he must be able to move the ball and keep the Sun Devils defense off balance.
The Horned Frogs will try to slow down the Sun Devils offense with their stout defense, which is allowing just 4.7 yards per play and has held opponents to just 20 points per game. The Sun Devils will need to be efficient and take advantage of TCU’s mistakes in order to score points on Saturday.
The Sun Devils have been solid on special teams, averaging 22.9 yards per kick return and 11.1 yards per punt return. The Horned Frogs will need to be alert in the kicking game and limit their mistakes in order to stay in the game.
Given the current line, the Sun Devils are favored to prevail in this contest. Arizona State has the edge in the run game, while TCU has the edge defensively. The Sun Devils will need to find a way to move the ball against the Horned Frogs defense and limit their mistakes in order to cover the spread and come away with a victory.
Related posts:
Illinois vs Arkansas Odds, Picks: NCAA Tournament Betting Guide
Arizona MBB Notebook 3/16: Arizona faces Princeton in the first round and Tubelis is an All-American
Arizona State And Fairleigh Dickinson Opened Some Eyes Wednesday Night
A train carrying corn syrup derails in Arizona
USC Men’s Golf Returns To Arizona For N.I.T. In Tucson
BNSF trains derail in Washington, Arizona; no injuries
Princeton Beats Arizona in NCAA Tournament Stunner – NBC New York
A look at stormy weather destruction around Arizona
Arkansas State fires Mike Balado after 6 seasons
Indiana State Police are investigating incident that left a child dead at Boots and Bows Daycare
Oregon may ban TikTok on state-issued phones
Mike Balado parts ways with Arkansas State Uni basketball team
How does Idaho count wolves? Critics say state uses ‘smoke and mirrors,’ misleads public
From Badgers to Kringle, test your knowledge of Wisconsin’s state symbols
Illinois State Edged Out 4-3 At College of Charleston
Kentucky lawmakers pass bill to make state a Second Amendment sanctuary
Missouri pulls away late to beat Utah State in March Madness
Ohio State coach’s will to win instilled in defending Frozen Four champs – Duluth News Tribune
Three Things to Watch: No. 4 Seed Indiana vs. No. 13 Seed Kent State in NCAA Tournament – Sports Illustrated
Mel Tucker hires NFL assistant to fill opening on Michigan State’s staff
Ohio State Highway Patrol urges drivers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to designate sober driver – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
