South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1)
September 19, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Appalachian State Mountaineers -7.5 / South Alabama Jaguars +7.5; Over/Under: +62.5
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The South Alabama Jaguars and Appalachian State Mountaineers meet Thursday in week 4 college football action at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Here’s a App State vs South Alabama Prediction. This article will include a App State vs South Alabama Pick.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars recently lost to North Texas and Ohio, and they play LSU next. South Alabama has lost 3 straight road games. Gio Lopez is completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 689 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett and Devin Voisin have combined for 470 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Webb has 6 receptions.
The South Alabama Jaguars ground game is averaging 207 yards per contest, and Fluff Bothwell leads the way with 243 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, South Alabama is allowing 29.7 points and 397 yards per game. Blayne Myrick leads the South Alabama Jaguars with 25 tackles, Maurice Strong Jr. has 1 sack and Amarion Fortenberry has 1 interception.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers recently lost to Clemson, beat East Carolina and later plays Liberty. Appalachian State has won 4 straight home games. Joey Aguilar is completing 58.1 percent of his passes for 964 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Kaedin Robinson and Christian Horn have combined for 534 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Makai Jackson has 14 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 134.7 yards per contest, and Anderson Castle leads the way with 148 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 31.7 points and 447 yards per game. Caden Sullivan leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 21 tackles, Thomas Davis has 2.5 sacks and Seth Robertson has 1 interception.
Matchup/League Facts
- Appalachian State ranks T14th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
- Appalachian State ranks 16th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (321.3).
- South Alabama ranks T4th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (14.0).
- South Alabama ranks T5th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (18.0).
App State vs South Alabama Prediction
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are the more talented team, and a comfortable win at home wouldn’t be surprising. However, Appalachian State has been one of the worst defense teams through 3 games and the offense has had issues finishing drives.
Appalachian State is also 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when favorites of 7 or more points. South Alabama has been able to find offensive success outside of its blowout win over Northwestern State. The hook could be key in this spot. Give me the South Alabama Jaguars and the points.
