Texas State vs Lamar Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

No one will take Texas State lightly this year after a big 2023, and with the high-powered offense ready to go the expectations for a big start are there. Lamar might not have the firepower, but the defense is there to make this a fight.

Texas State vs Lamar Preview

Texas State vs Lamar How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, TX
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: Texas State (8-5), Lamar (6-5)
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Why Lamar Will Win

Can the Cardinals stop the Texas State passing game? Sort of. There should be a decent pass rush, and the secondary can limit the big plays with the Bobcats hit things on the move. The time of possession battle should be all on the FCS side - Lamar should have the ball for at least 33 minutes - but …

Why Texas State Will Win

For all the positives with the Cardinals, they couldn’t come up with third down stops last season. Again, the pass rush is good, but that shouldn’t matter too much. Texas State might move fast, but it can be patient here.

Don’t take any real chances, allow the new parts in the defensive back seven to keep everything in front, and assume the O will come up big when needed. The Bobcats have the firepower Lamar doesn’t.

Texas State vs Lamar: Who Will Win

It won’t exactly be the big statement made last year with a massive opening against Baylor, but Texas State will look great out of the box. The offense will get up fast, Lamar will have to press, and it won’t work.

Texas State vs Lamar Prediction, Betting Lines

Texas State 48, Lamar 13
Line: Texas State -32.5, o/u: 60.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Texas State vs Lamar Must See Rating: 1.5

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