Missouri State Bears
American Football Hancock Whitney Stadium Thu 18 Dec 21:00
Arkansas State Red Wolves
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College Football Betting Preview: Missouri State vs Arkansas State

Missouri State face Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, December 18.

We’re Confident Missouri State Can Seal the Win

Missouri State look great value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the Bears will claim a victory over Arkansas State. We’re happy to take the -102 that they win.

Missouri State Beaten in Previous Clash

Missouri State Bears (7-5, 4th in CUSA) have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Robert W. Plaster Stadium, they were turned over 42-30 by Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Arkansas State Red Wolves (6-6, 2nd in Sun Belt - West) have suffered two consecutive home losses. Their last game was a 30-29 road triumph at Kidd Brewer Stadium when meeting Appalachian State Mountaineers.

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Missouri State vs Arkansas State Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Missouri State vs Arkansas State betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re backing Missouri State on the moneyline at -102 to win the Xbox Bowl, as we like the odds for the Bears to come out on top against the Wolves.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate CFB picks.

Key Missouri State vs Arkansas State stats:

  • Missouri State have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Missouri State have won 4 of their last 6 games on the road this season.
  • Arkansas State have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Arkansas State have lost their last 2 games at home.

Missouri State Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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We’d recommend taking a look at the Result & Total and Double Result lines if you’re interested in siding with Missouri State but want bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dash Luke Anytime TD +185 BetMGM logo

Dash Luke (Missouri State) is priced at +185 to score a TD. We believe this is the best of the player props, with attractive odds available when it comes to betting him to score a touchdown at any time.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Missouri State
Totals Under 54.5
Anytime Touchdown Dash Luke

Check out this same game parlay which starts with Missouri State on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Under 54.5 points and Dash Luke (Missouri State) scoring a touchdown.

The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Missouri State Missouri State logo 28 - 21 Arkansas State logo Arkansas State

Rather than backing Missouri State to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 28-21 win in their favor.

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Missouri State vs Arkansas State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Tight Affair

The betting odds about Arkansas State winning is -116, with Missouri State priced up at -102 to achieve victory. There is a 54% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 54.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 54.5 at -102.

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Shomari Lawrence Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Shomari Lawrence is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +550. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

Shomari Lawrence (Missouri State)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-141
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Corey Rucker (Arkansas State)
First TD
+600
Anytime TD
-141
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Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State)
First TD
+950
Anytime TD
+115
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Kenyon Clay (Arkansas State)
First TD
+1000
Anytime TD
+115
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Receiving Yards

Corey Rucker (Arkansas State)
Over 94.5
-114
Under 94.5
-114
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Jmariyae Robinson (Missouri State)
Over 47.5
-114
Under 47.5
-114
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Chauncy Cobb (Arkansas State)
Over 44.5
-114
Under 44.5
-114
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Hunter Summers (Arkansas State)
Over 36.5
-114
Under 36.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Shomari Lawrence (Missouri State)
Over 82.5
-114
Under 82.5
-114
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Kenyon Clay (Arkansas State)
Over 41.5
-114
Under 41.5
-114
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Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State)
Over 39.5
-114
Under 39.5
-114
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Devin Spencer (Arkansas State)
Over 37.5
-114
Under 37.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Jacob Clark (Missouri State)
Over 271.5
-114
Under 271.5
-114
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Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State)
Over 255.5
-114
Under 255.5
-114
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Micro Betting

There are lots of exciting college football micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are whether a field goal will be scored and you simply bet whether the player will make it or miss.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Missouri State Bears logo Missouri State Bears Stats
Arkansas State Red Wolves logo Arkansas State Red Wolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
Sun Belt W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
James Madison 12 1 485 206 279 7-0 5-1 11W
Old Dominion 9 3 392 231 161 6-0 3-3 5W
Troy 8 5 316 318 -2 4-2 4-3 1L
Southern Miss 7 5 358 329 29 4-3 3-2 3L
Coastal Carolina 6 6 274 407 -133 4-2 2-4 3L
Arkansas State 6 6 293 328 -35 3-3 3-3 1W
Louisiana 6 6 325 360 -35 4-2 2-4 4W
Georgia Southern 6 6 334 410 -76 4-2 2-4 1W
Texas State 6 6 433 367 66 4-2 2-4 3W
Marshall 5 7 369 363 6 3-3 2-4 2L
Appalachian State 5 7 304 358 -54 3-3 2-4 1L
South Alabama 4 8 318 365 -47 2-4 2-4 1L
UL Monroe 3 9 199 383 -184 2-3 1-6 8L
Georgia State 1 11 237 454 -217 1-5 0-6 9L
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Kennesaw State 10 3 368 316 52 6-0 4-3 3W
Western Kentucky 8 4 357 281 76 5-1 3-3 2L
Jacksonville State 8 5 377 340 37 5-1 3-4 1L
FIU 7 5 351 333 18 4-2 3-3 4W
Louisiana Tech 7 5 332 256 76 5-1 2-4 2W
Missouri State 7 5 305 340 -35 3-3 4-2 2L
Delaware Blue Hens 6 6 357 390 -33 5-1 1-5 1W
Liberty 4 8 307 318 -11 3-3 1-5 4L
New Mexico State 4 8 259 331 -72 3-3 1-5 1L
M. Tennessee 3 9 269 371 -102 1-5 2-4 2W
Sam Houston 2 10 213 454 -241 1-4 1-6 2L
UTEP 2 10 280 365 -85 1-5 1-5 5L