TCU vs. Arkansas State: Week 3 Betting Odds, Prediction

TCU suffered an ugly setback in Week 0 against North Carolina, but in Week 3, the Horned Frogs (1-1) are looking to get a winning streak going.

They had Week 1 off to lick their wounds, and they responded with a dominant 63-7 win over FCS Grambling in Week 2. Now, they're back in the realm of the FBS as they face a hungry Sun Belt team looking to pull off the upset.

Arkansas State (1-1) lost its opener to a strong Memphis team, but it bounced back in Week 2 with a 52-7 FCS win of its own against West Georgia.

If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of FanDuel.

TCU vs. Arkansas State game odds

All college football odds via FanDuel

• Spread: TCU -20.5 (-105), Arkansas State +20.5 (-115)
• Money Line: TCU -1450, Arkansas State +810
• Over-Under: Over 56.5 (-108), Under 56.5 (-112)

TCU vs. Arkansas State prediction, pick:

TCU's passing game with Harvard transfer Jaden Craig struggled in Week 0 but was highly productive last week. We're likely to find some sort of middle ground here this week, and Jeremy Payne could prove to be the difference-maker for the offense. He's been a bell cow through two games, toting the rock 34 times already this season.

The Horned Frogs defense shut down Grambling last week, and it will likely shut down a Red Wolves run game that is struggling so far this season. The pass game with Texas State transfer Trey Owens, however, has been productive. The problem has been interceptions, of which Owens has four through two games.

TCU may have some issues that will be exposed in Big 12 play, but it's unlikely those come to light in this game.

Score Prediction: TCU 42, Arkansas State 17

Best Bet: TCU -20.5

TCU vs. Arkansas State channel, start time, streaming:

Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPNU

Live Stream: ESPN app, FuboTV

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