FIU vs. Arkansas State Odds
JONESBORO, Ark. (The Spread) – The eighth week of the 2011 College Football Season gets started on Tuesday night when Arkansas State hosts Florida International at 8PM ET on ESPN2.
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Both teams are 4-2 on the season. Arkansas State is 2-0 in the Sun Belt while FIU is 1-1. The Red Wolves are 5-1 against the spread and have hit the under in 5-of-6 games. FIU is 3-3 against the spread and they have hit the under in 3-of-6 games while pushing in another. These two teams have split the last four meetings.
Trends show that FIU is 1-8 against the spread in their last 9 games in October while Arkansas State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The teams have combined to hit the under in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
Oddsmakers have made Arkansas State as the favorite in this game with odds of -3 points against Florida International. The over/under odds have been set at 53.5 points. (View Matchup)
Arkansas State is on a three-game winning streak and is 2-0 at home this season. The Red Wolves are scoring 28.7 points per game while allowing just 21.2 points per contest. Arkansas State ranks 15th in the country in passing at 303.5 yards per game. Quarterback Ryan Aplin has thrown for 1,646 yards and six touchdowns while also rushing for 177 yards and a score.
FIU is coming off a 27-17 win over Akron. The Golden Panthers are actually 2-0 on the road this season, including a win over Louisville. FIU is averaging 27.8 points per game while allowing just 21.2 points per contest as well. The Panthers have had a balanced offense this season, and the team is led by running back Kedrick Rhodes, who has rushed for 516 yards and six touchdowns on the season.
In terms of Injuries, FIU receiver Jacob Younger is a game time decision with a shoulder injury while receiver Rockey Vann is questionable with an elbow injury. Arkansas State quarterback Phillip Butterfield is out for the season with a knee injury.
Currently over 5,700 Public Bets have been placed on this game and the wagers have been split 50-50 with Arkansas State the favorite with odds of -3 points.
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