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    Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

    By Pete Fiutak,

    4 hours ago

    It’s a relatively local battle and the seventh all-time meeting between the two - Arkansas State is 5-1. It should be a decent fight as long as the Central Arkansas offense can keep up the pace.

    The Red Wolves are working their way up, facing Tulsa next week before going to Michigan and then Iowa State, but getting rough this should be hard enough.

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    Arkansas State Red Wolves head coach Butch Jones leads his team out on the field as Arkansas State Red Wolves take on the Northern Illinois Huskies during the Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Northern Illinois Huskies leads Arkansas State Red Wolves 21-13.

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    Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas Preview

    Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas How to Watch
    Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
    Venue: Centennial Bank Stadium, Jonesboro, AR
    How to Watch: ESPN+
    2023 Records: Arkansas State (6-7), Central Arkansas (7-4)
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    Why Central Arkansas Will Win

    The defense will give the Red Wolves a few problems. The Bears were among the best in the FCS at stopping the run, the pass rush is good, and the team’s all-around style should be able to control the tempo a bit. It’s about stopping the run for ASU because …

    Why Arkansas State Will Win

    The Red Wolves were 5-1 when allowing fewer than 175 yards on the ground and 4-0 when giving up fewer than 150. Central Arkansas averaged 189 rushing yards per game, but the Red Wolves should be improved enough up front to hold up. And …

    Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas: Who Will Win

    The Arkansas State offense will crank up the passing game. Central Arkansas will win its share of battles with the pass rush - the Red Wolves are questionable up front - but the ASU running game will balance it all out in a fun, spirited game.

    Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas Prediction, Betting Lines

    Arkansas State 37, Central Arkansas 20
    Line: Arkansas State -13.5, o/u: 55.5
    ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
    Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas Must See Rating: 2.5

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