Old Dominion Monarchs vs Texas State Bobcats Matchup

Check out our free Texas State Bobcats vs Old Dominion Monarchs pick and preview for this CFB week 8 game in Norfolk. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 8 CFB matchup.

At 3:30 ET, Texas State and Old Dominion will face off on Saturday, October 19th, with S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk as the neutral site for this one. The game can be seen on ESPN+, and the over/under is at 62.5 points. The money line odds have Texas State as the heavy favorite at -381, and the Bobcats come in with a 4-2 record, while Old Dominion is 2-4 on the season. The spread is currently at -9.5 points in favor of Texas State.

Bobcats vs. Monarchs Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs
Where: Norfolk at S.B. Ballard Stadium
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Betting Odds TXST -9.5, TXST -381 | OLD +294 O/U 62.5

Bobcats Preview:

Texas State heads into Week 8 with a 4-2 record, facing Old Dominion on the road. They are ranked 66th in our power rankings and have a 99% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 2-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.

The Bobcats have been favored in five of their six games, going 3-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin stands at +15.8 points per game, and they are 3-2 against the spread this season.

This week’s over/under line is set at 62.5 points. Texas State’s games have averaged 60.5 points, with their average over/under line at 59 points. Their over/under record is 2-2-1, with an average margin of +1.4 points.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Texas State’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 14th in completions and averaging 291.3 yards per game, placing them 20th nationally. They are 17th in scoring, with 38.2 points per game, and we have them 33rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.

Quarterback Jordan McCloud has thrown for 1,713 yards and 19 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 118. Texas State ranks 7th in completion percentage at 71.2%. Joey Hobert leads the receivers with 411 yards and seven touchdowns. On the ground, Texas State is averaging 188 rushing yards per game.

Bobcats Team Defense

Texas State's defense is currently ranked 38th in the nation, allowing 22.3 points per game. They are giving up 218.5 passing yards per game, ranking 87th, and 130.8 rushing yards per game, which is 62nd. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 79.9 and a completion rate of 55.8% against Texas State, the 26th-lowest in the country.

In their recent game against Arkansas State, Texas State’s defense allowed just 9 points. They gave up 384 total yards, including 171 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 213 passing yards, while also forcing one interception.

Monarchs Preview:

The Bobcats have been favored in five of their six games, going 3-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin stands at +15.8 points per game, and they are 3-2 against the spread this season.

Monarchs Offense Breakdown

Old Dominion’s offense has been heavily reliant on their run game, ranking 17th in rushing attempts per game and averaging 183.5 yards on the ground. They are 71st in scoring, with 23 points per game, and we have them ranked 95th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.

Quarterback Grant Wilson has thrown for 507 yards, leading the passing attack. He has four touchdowns and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 74. Old Dominion ranks 118th in passing yards per game. Isiah Paige is the leading receiver with 281 yards and two touchdowns.

Monarchs Team Defense

Old Dominion's defense had a strong showing in their recent game against Georgia State, allowing just 14 points. They limited the Panthers to 57 rushing yards on 28 attempts, while giving up 260 passing yards on 46 attempts. The defense also forced an interception in the game.

On the season, Old Dominion is allowing 27.7 points per game. Opponents are averaging 163.7 rushing yards per game and 250.5 passing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 62.7% of their passes against Old Dominion’s defense.

Bobcats vs Monarchs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Texas State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 40 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Old Dominion Monarchs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Texas State Bobcats have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.