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San Diego State Aztecs vs. Ohio Bobcats Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 1

On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, the San Diego State Aztecs will host the Ohio Bobcats.

The Aztecs are the favorites (-3) in their game against the Bobcats, with the over/under being 49 points. (On the moneyline, the Aztecs are -156 and the Bobcats are +132.)

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Game Info for San Diego State vs. Ohio

  • Game Day: Saturday, August 26, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State vs Ohio Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
San Diego State -3 -105 -115 49 -112 -108 -156 +132

San Diego State Pick Insights

  • San Diego State won five games against the spread last season, failing to cover eight times.
  • San Diego State was favored by 3 points or more seven times last season, and covered the spread in two of those contests.
  • San Diego State games hit the over six out of 13 times last season.

San Diego State Stats & Insights

  • Last year, San Diego State racked up 6.8 fewer points per game (21.5) than Ohio allowed (28.3).
  • San Diego State was 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall last season when the team recorded over 28.3 points.
  • San Diego State racked up 102.1 fewer yards per game (324.8) than Ohio gave up per outing (426.9) last year.
  • In games that San Diego State amassed over 426.9 yards last season, the team was 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall.
  • Last season San Diego State averaged 143.2 rushing yards per game, just 2.3 more yards than Ohio allowed per outing (140.9).
  • When San Diego State rushed for more than 140.9 yards last season, it compiled a 5-2 ATS record and a 5-2 overall record.
  • San Diego State turned the ball over 24 times last season, one fewer than Ohio forced turnovers (25).

San Diego State’s Best Players

  • Jalen Mayden’s previous season stat line: 2,030 passing yards (156.2 per game), 141-for-237 (59.5%), 12 touchdowns and 10 picks. He also rushed for 231 yards on 69 carries with three rushing TDs.
  • Jordan Byrd racked up 390 rushing yards (30.0 per game) and three touchdowns last season.
  • Jaylon Armstead ran for 313 yards on 52 carries (24.1 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns last year.
  • In the previous year, Tyrell Shavers grabbed 38 passes (on 67 targets) for 643 yards (49.5 per game). He also found the end zone three times.
  • Jesse Matthews also impressed receiving last year. He bagged 45 receptions for 508 yards and three touchdowns. He was targeted 70 times.
  • Mekhi Shaw reeled in 29 passes on 45 targets for 349 yards and three touchdowns, compiling 26.8 receiving yards per game.
  • Jonah Tavai did his thing last season with a huge stat line of 10.5 sacks, 11.0 TFL and 51 tackles.
  • Michael Shawcroft went to work last year, collecting 77 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
  • Last season Dallas Branch had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 26 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.

Ohio Betting Insights

  • Ohio put together a 9-4-1 ATS record last year.
  • Ohio had an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 3-point underdogs last year.
  • A total of eight of Ohio games last season went over the point total.

Ohio Pick Insights

  • Ohio averaged 31.8 points per game last season, 11.3 more than San Diego State allowed (20.5).
  • Ohio was 9-1 against the spread and 9-1 overall in games when it put up more than 20.5 points last season.
  • Ohio collected 421.4 yards per game last year, 98.7 more yards than the 322.7 San Diego State gave up per matchup.
  • Ohio was 9-1 against the spread and 9-1 overall when the team picked up more than 322.7 yards last year.
  • Last season Ohio rushed for 29.6 more yards per game (143.4) than San Diego State allowed per outing (113.8).
  • Last season Ohio had a 9-1 ATS record and a 9-1 overall record in games the team rushed for more than 113.8 yards.
  • Ohio had 13 giveaways last year, while San Diego State had 20 takeaways.

Ohio’s Best Players

  • Kurtis Rourke completed 69.1% of his passes to throw for 3,256 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. He also helped on the ground, collecting four touchdowns while racking up 249 yards.
  • Sieh Bangura accumulated 1,078 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground in addition to 221 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air during last year’s campaign.
  • Nolan McCormick rushed for 289 yards and one touchdown last season.
  • Sam Wiglusz was targeted 7.1 times per game and collected 883 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns over the course of 2022.
  • Jacoby Jones averaged 55.4 receiving yards on 4.4 targets per game in 2022, scoring six touchdowns.
  • James Bostic worked his way to one receiving touchdown and 607 receiving yards (43.4 ypg) last season.
  • Last year Bryce Houston put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 5.5 sacks, and added 8.0 TFL and 68 tackles.
  • Keye Thompson put together a great stat line last year, tallying 84 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
  • Last year Torrie Cox Jr. picked off three passes to go along with 49 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

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