San Diego State Aztecs Face Air Force Falcons in Anticipated Matchup

This Saturday, the San Diego State Aztecs will hit the road to take on the Air Force Falcons in what is expected to be an intense showdown. The Aztecs will be the underdogs in this matchup, but many experts see value in betting on the underdog.

San Diego State has had a dominant record against Air Force in recent years, winning nine out of the last ten meetings between the two teams. However, Air Force managed to secure a 13-3 victory in a defensive slugfest last season. Analysts predict a similar type of game this time around.

One of the key reasons why the Aztecs have been successful against Air Force is their strong defense. San Diego State has proven that they can effectively defend against the Falcons' option offense. In the past eight meetings, the Aztecs' defense has held the Falcons to an average of only 16.8 points and 188.8 rushing yards. Keeping Air Force's renowned ground game below 200 yards is considered a win for any defense.

While San Diego State's offense may not be the most explosive, they have shown that they can win games by limiting turnovers and playing field position, as they did last season. This has led experts to anticipate another lower-scoring game between the two teams.

It is worth noting that San Diego State has faced a much tougher schedule in the first month of the season compared to Air Force. They have already gone up against strong opponents such as Ohio, Oregon State, UCLA, and Boise State. On the other hand, Air Force's toughest opponent so far has been San Jose State. Despite Air Force being considered the better team, many believe that a 10.5-point spread is too high, leading them to advise taking the points.

In another college football matchup, Arizona State University (ASU) Sun Devils are set to face off against the California Golden Bears. Although ASU has been struggling, there is potential value in betting on them this weekend. The focus is on ASU's defense, with experts predicting that Cal will score under 30.5 points. If the spread reaches ASU +13, some may choose to add a sprinkle of bets on that as well.

Cal has managed to score over 30.5 points in three out of their four games this season. However, two of those performances only resulted in 31 and 32 points, indicating that they are not consistently surpassing this number. ASU's defense has also performed better than expected this season. Despite ranking towards the middle of the conference in yards per game, they have faced challenges from USC's strong offense and an offense that turned over the ball eight times in the previous week.

Cal has also had their own issues with scoring at times. They rank 59th in finishing drives, which is neither terrible nor elite. On the other hand, ASU's offense has shown signs of improvement, particularly with Kenny Dillingham taking over play-calling duties. Trenton Bourguet is expected to start at quarterback, and while he may not have the highest potential on the roster, he has previously demonstrated efficiency and quick decision-making. ASU running back Cameron Skattebo has also been performing well, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and coming off a strong performance against USC.

To reach 31 points, Cal will not only need to get ASU off the field but will also have to generate explosive plays. While their running back Jaydn Ott has been impressive with an average of 5.7 yards per carry, relying solely on a methodical rushing attack may not be enough to cash in on the over. Both offenses lack explosiveness, and ASU's defense is stronger than many realize. The Sun Devils are expected to make Cal work for their yards, which will eat up the clock and potentially result in an under. Experts advise betting on Cal to stay under 30.5 points and potentially sprinkling some bets on ASU +13 if the line becomes available.