The Cardinals will play the Bobcats on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Bobcat Stadium (TX). Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Lamar and Texas State scheduled to matchup at Bobcat Stadium (TX). First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Lamar had a 99.00 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Texas State in the 2023 season was 99.00.
- Away Lamar - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Lamar had a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
- Home Texas State - Texas State finished the 2023 regular season with a 5-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Lamar wound up 3rd (277) in the Southland Conference, with Texas State ranked 1st (477) for points scored in the 2023 Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Lamar finished 6th (259) in the Southland Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Texas State wound up 2nd (427) in the 2023 Sun Belt Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Lamar had a 6-5 regular season overall record, with Texas State notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, football fans! The Lamar are takin' on Texas State.
These lads be clashin' at Bobcat Stadium for an epic Week 1 showdown. Will the Lamar continue their streak or will Texas State defend their turf?
Last season, Lamar finished with a record of 6-5, while Texas State ended at 8-5. It's anyone's game! So put on your lucky charms, grab a pint, and get ready for some gridiron magic. SportsBetting3.com has the latest odds for this matchup, so be sure to bet on this game and review the odds below. May the best team be blessed with pots of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Best Cardinals at Bobcats Odds
| Underdog Lamar | Favorite Texas State |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Texas State is a -33.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Lamar is a +33.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 61.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 61.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lamar
Texas State
8/31/24 8:00pm EDT | +33.5 -110-33.5 -110 |
Underdog Lamar - Lamar bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +33.5 Lamar underdog bet wins if they lose by 33 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 34 or more.
Favorite Texas State - Texas State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -33.5 Texas State favorite bet wins if they win by 34 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 33 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Lamar at Texas State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lamar
Texas State
8/31/24 8:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Lamar vs Texas State Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | TXST 34, LAM 27 Bobcat Stadium (TX) | Texas State by 7 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Southland | |||||||||
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 48 | 1-0 | 0-1 | W1 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Texas State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 111 | 68 | 2-1 | 0-0 | L1 |
Lamar & Texas State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Lamar Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Lamar YR: futures available
Texas State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texas State | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Lamar vs Texas State | TXST 34, LAM 27 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Lamar vs Texas State | TXST 34, LAM 27 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | UTSA vs Texas State | TXST 49, UTSA 10 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Arizona State vs Texas State | ASU 31, TXST 28 Thursday, September 12th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Texas State vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Texas State vs Troy | Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Arkansas State vs Texas State | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Texas State vs Old Dominion | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Louisiana vs Texas State | Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Texas State vs Louisiana-Monroe | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Southern Miss vs Texas State | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Georgia State vs Texas State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Texas State vs South Alabama | Friday, November 29th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Lamar vs Texas State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Lamar vs Texas State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Lamar vs Texas State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.