Coastal Carolina vs App State Prediction 11-7-24 College Football Picks
Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-4) vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-4)
November 7, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -1 / Appalachian State Mountaineers +1; Over/Under: +60.5
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers meet Thursday in week 11 college football action at Brooks Stadium. Here’s a Coastal Carolina vs App State Prediction. This article will include a Coastal Carolina vs App State Pick.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Georgia State and Old Dominion, and they play James Madison next. Appalachian State has lost 3 of its last 4 road games. Joey Aguilar is completing 56.5 percent of his passes for 2,270 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Kaedin Robinson and Makai Jackson have combined for 1,119 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Christian Horn has 18 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 152.8 yards per contest, and Ahmani Marshall leads the way with 354 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 34.4 points and 430.6 yards per game. DJ Burks leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 42 tackles, Santana Hopper has 4 sacks and Seth Robertson has 1 interception.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers lost to Louisiana and Troy, and they play Marshall next. Appalachian State has split its last 4 home games. Ethan Vasko is completing 52.3 percent of his passes for 1,401 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jameson Tucker and Cameron Wright have combined for 692 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tray Taylor has 16 receptions.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ground game is averaging 172.4 yards per contest, and Braydon Bennett leads the way with 391 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Coastal Carolina is allowing 32.4 points and 428.1 yards per game. Shane Bruce leads the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with 59 tackles, Clev Lubin has 3 sacks and Xamarion Gordon has 1 interception.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won 22 of its last 25 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Coastal Carolina has lost four of its last five games.
- Appalachian State has covered the spread in each of its last five games in November.
- Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Coastal Carolina has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Coastal Carolina’s last five games at Brooks Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Appalachian State’s last five games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Coastal Carolina ranks 129th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (96.4).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.1).
- Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.8).
- Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-7.0).
Coastal Carolina vs App State Prediction
I’m not excited to get behind either Appalachian State or Coastal Carolina, as they’ve both been hit or miss. However, it’s Appalachian State that’s playing the better ball right now with two straight wins. Coastal Carolina has lost three straight games and four of its last five games overall. Coastal Carolina is getting rocked defensively during this losing stretch, and they’re 116th in total defense and 114th in scoring defense. In a pick em spot, I’ll lean toward Appalachian State.
