68 Ventures Bowl Preview: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Bowling Green Falcons
Another exciting college football betting opportunity awaits in the 68 Ventures Bowl between the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-5) and the Bowling Green Falcons (7-5) when they face off on Thursday, December 26 at 9:00 PM ET. This matchup will take place at the Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, where the Falcons are favored with a point spread at -7.5 (-110).
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Red Wolves are coming off of a tough 40-32 loss against the Old Dominion Monarchs. This snapped their two-game win streak, but what was worse is that they lost to a team with a losing record.
As if being down 21-14 was not enough, they allowed the Monarchs to continue thriving on offense with a 19-point third quarter. They answered back with 15 of their own, but the damage was too much. Jaylen Raynor put up 261 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception on 22 of 36 completions.
Their offense accounted for 410 yards, 26 first downs, and turned it over twice. As for their defense, they allowed 549 yards, 23 first downs, and did not force any turnovers.
The Red Wolves are accumulating 24.8 points a game and rank 93rd in the country for this output. On defense, they allow 32.2 points a game, ranking 112th. This margin of victory is a bit negative, which makes it difficult to win any games.
Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview
The Falcons recently had their five-game win streak snapped with a 28-12 defeat against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks. This was a close matchup at first until the defense allowed the RedHawks to have a stronger ending.
It was 14-5 leading into the fourth quarter in favor of the RedHawks. Early within the fourth, the Falcons had a touchdown to make it 14-12, but the small margin would not last, as they allowed 14 points. Connor Bazelak completed 26 of 41 passes for 201 yards and an interception.
They put up 261 yards, an interception, and 16 first downs. However, their defense allowed 372 yards, two turnovers, and 16 first downs.
The Falcons are getting 26.8 points a game and rank 74th in the country, while the defense has allowed opposing teams to average 20.2 points and rank 20th. This is a respectable margin of victory and is more appealing than what the Red Wolves have.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has the 68 Ventures Bowl odds available, revealing the Falcons as 7.5-point favorites. According to market insights, the Falcons have a 68.4 percent chance of winning.
The Red Wolves have consistently allowed more points than they can put up, making them vulnerable in this situation. Look for the Falcons to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Bowling Green Falcons -7.5 (-110)
