Arkansas State has won five of seven, including 30-29 over Appalachian State in the regular-season finale. Jaylen Raynor threw for 363 yards and three TDs against the Mountaineers, and he has totaled 3,073 yards passing with 16 TDs this season. The Red Wolves are 4-1 ATS after allowing more than 450 yards in their previous game. Missouri State comes into the game having lost two in a row while yielding 83 points to Kennesaw State and Louisiana Tech. The Bears will be missing their coach as Ryan Beard has moved on to Coastal Carolina. Offensive coordinator Nick Petrino will be the interim head coach. Missouri State is 7-5 in its first season as an FBS school. The Bears likely will be without three defensive backs due to injuries and transfers. Arkansas State is on a 5-1-1 ATS run. Missouri State lost to Louisiana Tech on Nov. 29 while allowing a whopping 388 yards rushing on 7.6 yards per carry. Take Arkansas State.
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December 18, 2025 9:00pm ET
vs.
Missouri State Bears
#301
Arkansas State Red Wolves
#302
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-110)
ATS
-1.5 (-110)
+102
Moneyline
-122
OVER 55 (-110)
Total
UNDER 55 (-110)
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 56% of the public bets were on Arkansas State Red Wolves on the -1.5 ATS. And, 53% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Arkansas State would win by a score of 27.9 to 27.2, Missouri State winning on the spread.
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Missouri State vs. Arkansas State
December 18, 2025
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3
4
F
Missouri State Bears
7
0
0
21
28
Arkansas State Red Wolves
14
10
7
3
34
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