South Dakota vs. Murray State Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Oct. 5

On Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET, the Murray State Racers (1-3) will take on the South Dakota Coyotes (3-1).

The Racers are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +24.5) versus the Coyotes (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Read on for our betting preview for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

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South Dakota -24.5 vs. Murray State

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

South Dakota vs. Murray State Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Coyotes (-24.5)
  • Moneyline: Coyotes (-3030), Racers (+1300)
  • Total: 51.5 points

South Dakota vs. Murray State Betting Stats and Info

The Coyotes have won all three games against the spread. When favored by 24.5 points or more, the Coyotes have covered the spread in all one game. South Dakota has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Murray State, in four games with a set spread so far this season, is 1-3-0 against the spread. The Racers are winless in one game against the spread when underdogs by 24.5 points or more. Murray State has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline in two games so far this season, and it lost both games.

South Dakota vs. Murray State Recent Stats and Trends

South Dakota Coyotes

Murray State Racers

South Dakota vs. Murray State Key Players

South Dakota Coyotes

  • Aidan Bouman has 665 yards through the air (166.3 per game) and a 65.8% completion percentage (50-for-76), throwing three touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
  • Charles Pierre Jr. has run for a team-leading 378 yards (94.5 YPG) and five touchdowns. He also has 82 receiving yards on eight catches and one touchdown.
  • Travis Theis has run for 348 yards (87 per game), with five touchdowns on the ground. He also has six catches for 68 yards .
  • Carter Bell has 11 receptions for a team-high 154 yards (38.5 per game).
  • JJ Galbreath has chipped in with 153 yards, on seven catches plus one touchdown. He averages 38.3 receiving yards per game.
  • Quaron Adams is averaging 28.5 yards per game, racking up five receptions (five targets) for 114 yards and one touchdown.
  • Nick Gaes has collected a team-leading 3.5 sacks, while adding two TFL and nine tackles.
  • Gary Bryant III has collected 10 tackles to lead the team in tackles so far.
  • Jacob Clark has picked off one pass to lead the team while adding 10 tackles.

Murray State Racers

  • Jayden Johannsen has 373 passing yards (93.3 per game) with a 52.8% completion percentage (38-for-72), throwing for two touchdowns with three interceptions. He also has 137 rushing yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns.
  • Q’Darryius Jennings has run for a team-high 176 yards on 26 carries (44 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Kywon Morgan has 156 yards on 32 carries (39 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
  • This year Justice Hill has eight receptions and leads the team with 120 yards (30 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
  • J’Kalon Carter has chipped in with eight catches for 64 yards this year. He has been targeted 11 times, and puts up 16 receiving yards.
  • Kade Neely has caught two passes on two targets for 56 yards and one touchdown.
  • This season Kevon Haigler leads the team with 1.5 sacks and has added one TFL.
  • Amari Wansley’s 10 tackles mean he’s the team’s top tackler.
  • Jordan Sonnabend has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding 10 tackles.