The Arizona State Sun Devils (0-0) host the FCS Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils are heavily favored, by 34.5 points. The over/under is set at 59.5 in the outing.
Arizona State vs. Southern Utah Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | -34.5 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Arizona State | Southern Utah | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.1 (88) | 7.0 (66) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.4 (96) | 73.0 (78) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 17 (62) | 2 (44) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (120) | 1 (31) |
Arizona State vs. Southern Utah Betting Insights (2022)
Arizona State Stats and Trends
- Arizona State covered five times in 12 games with a spread last season.
- A total of five Arizona State games last season went over the point total.
- Sun Devils games last season went over this contest’s total of 59.5 points five times.
- Arizona State had an average total of 57.0 in its contests last season, 2.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Southern Utah Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Thunderbirds did not cover the spread when an underdog by 34.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
- Southern Utah had a 58.5-point average over/under in its contests last year, 1.0 fewer point than this game’s total.
Arizona State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Trenton Bourguet threw for 1,490 yards last season (248.3 per game) while completing 71.1% of his passes (145-for-204), with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions.
- Xazavian Valladay took 199 attempts for 1,065 rushing yards a season ago (88.8 per game) and scored 15 touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 263 yards and two TDs.
- Daniyel Ngata amassed 240 rushing yards on 51 carries, with one touchdown on the ground, last season.
- Elijhah Badger reeled in 63 passes for 778 yards last season while scoring seven touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 64.8 receiving yards.
- Giovanni Sanders added 489 receiving yards on 38 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 40.8 yards per game.
- Jalin Conyers caught 36 passes for 410 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 45.6 yards per game.
- Last season, Omarr Norman-Lott collected two sacks, three TFL and 14 tackles.
- In last year’s campaign, Khoury Bethley totaled 93 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Chris Edmonds intercepted three passes and tacked on 44 tackles and three passes defended last season.
Southern Utah Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Justin Miller recorded 42 passing yards (42.0 per game) with a 52.4% completion percentage last season (11-for-21), throwing for zero touchdowns with two interceptions.
- Grady Robison churned out 27 rushing yards (27.0 per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Last season Elijah Burns ran for 7 yards on four carries (7.0 yards per game).
- Tim Patrick Jr. hauled in four passes for 17 yards last year. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 17.0 yards per game.
- Mata’Ava Ta’Ase also added two catches for 12 yards. He was targeted zero times, and posted 12.0 receiving yards per game.
- Brennon Hutchings caught three passes on zero targets for 8 yards.
- Last season Payton Payne totaled one sack, one TFL and three tackles.
- Kohner Cullimore racked up seven tackles and one TFL over the course of his 2022 campaign.
- Robison picked off zero passes and tacked on seven tackles and one TFL last season.
