Arkansas State vs. Tulsa Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 7

Star wide receiver Corey Rucker and the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) play the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET, at Centennial Bank Stadium.

The Golden Hurricane are expected to lose (currently +7.5) against the Red Wolves (with an over/under of 66 points).

Read on for our betting primer for this season, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Arkansas State vs. Tulsa Betting Odds

• Spread favorite: Red Wolves (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Red Wolves (-287), Golden Hurricane (+229)
• Total: 66 points

Arkansas State vs. Tulsa Betting Stats and Info

• Arkansas State won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover or pushing seven times.
• Arkansas State did not cover the spread last season (0-0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total six times in Arkansas State games.
• Tulsa compiled a 5-6-1 record against the spread last season.
• Tulsa covered the spread twice last year (2-2 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
• In Tulsa games last season, combined scoring went over the point total five times.

Arkansas State vs. Tulsa Key Players

Arkansas State Red Wolves

• Jaylen Raynor threw for 2,550 yards last season (196.2 per game) while completing 58.2% of his passes (166-for-285), with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also carried the ball 123 times for 380 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 29.2 yards per game.
• Ja’Quez Cross took 128 carries for 716 rushing yards a season ago (55.1 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
• Last year Zak Wallace ran for 575 yards on 126 carries (44.2 yards per game), with six rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Rucker was targeted 81 times and had 36 catches for 705 yards with two touchdowns.
• Courtney Jackson also added 689 receiving yards on 39 catches and seven touchdowns. He was targeted 64 times, and averaged 53 yards per game.
• Jeff Foreman caught 29 passes for 573 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 44.1 yards per game.
• Keyron Crawford put together an impressive stat line of 6.5 sacks, seven TFL and 44 tackles last year.
• Trevian Thomas’ 2023 campaign saw him total 92 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions.
• Last season, Melique Straker reeled in two interceptions and added 79 tackles, five TFL, and two passes defended.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

• Last year Cardell Williams totaled 1,149 passing yards (95.8 per game) while going 79-for-132 (59.8%) and throwing for 10 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He added 200 rushing yards on 57 carries and five TDs.
• Anthony Watkins took 197 attempts for 889 rushing yards a season ago (74.1 per game) and scored four touchdowns.
• Last season Bill Jackson ran for 414 yards on 91 carries (34.5 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
• Kamdyn Benjamin reeled in 47 passes for 727 yards last year and scored six touchdowns. He was targeted 75 times, and averaged 60.6 yards per game.
• Carl Chester’s stat line last year was 22 grabs for 401 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 33.4 receiving yards per game.
• Devan Williams caught 29 passes on 51 targets for 399 yards and two TDs.
• Last season Ben Kopenski put up 8.5 sacks, eight TFL and 48 tackles.
• Kendarin Ray’s 2023 campaign saw him total 118 tackles, three TFL, and one interception.
• Jaise Oliver picked off four passes while adding 41 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended a season ago.