The Charlotte 49ers and Appalachian State Mountaineers meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Here’s an Appalachian State vs. Charlotte Prediction. This article will include an Appalachian State vs. Charlotte Pick.
Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview
The Charlotte 49ers lost to The Citadel and Ole Miss, and they play Louisiana next. Charlotte has lost 11 straight games. Cole Gonzales is completing 67.7 percent of his passes for 450 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jaylen Hampton and Derrick Eley have combined for 260 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jaden Barnes has 11 receptions.
The Charlotte 49ers’ ground game is averaging 179.5 yards per contest, and Khamani Alexander leads the way with 150 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Charlotte is allowing 42 points and 410 yards per game. Collin Gill leads the Charlotte 49ers with 16 tackles, Caleb Irving has 1 sack, and Devon St. Clair has 1 interception.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Maine and East Carolina, and they play NC State next. Appalachian State hasn’t won 3 straight games since November 2023. Malachi Singleton is completing 80.8 percent of his passes for 558 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Sam Pickett III and Darrin Fugitt have combined for 275 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Nate Branch has 7 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers’ ground game is averaging 214 yards per contest, and Jaquari Lewis leads the way with 142 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 13.5 points and 333.5 yards per game. Alex Mitchell leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 12 tackles, Caleb Sandstrom has 3 sacks, and Caleb Pitts has 1 interception.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Charlotte has lost each of its last 11 games.
- Appalachian State has won each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
- Appalachian State has covered the spread in each of its last five games against teams from North Carolina.
- Charlotte has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog in North Carolina.
- Appalachian State has won the first quarter in each of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
- Charlotte has lost the first half in each of its last nine September games as an underdog.
Why the Charlotte 49ers will win
- The underdog has won four of Appalachian State’s last five games at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
- Appalachian State has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Charlotte’s last nine games.
- Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 12 September games at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Charlotte’s last four games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Appalachian State’s last four home games against teams from North Carolina have gone OVER the total points line.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Caleb Sandstrom ranks T5th amongst FBS players for sacks (3.0) this season.
Charlotte 49ers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Jason Jeffares ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- One of Appalachian State’s two games this season has been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Appalachian State ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Charlotte ranks 134th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (42.0).
- Charlotte ranks T127th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (7.0).
Appalachian State vs Charlotte Prediction
You can talk yourself into Charlotte and the points, as this is an in-state game, so both teams should be up for this one. However, we saw Charlotte lose to the Citadel opening week and got smoked by Ole Miss in a look-ahead spot. Charlotte has scored single-digit points in four of its last five games. No matter what you think of Appalachian State, there’s no getting behind Charlotte. The 49ers can’t string together an offense. Give me App State in a blowout home victory.