Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Prediction
Georgia Southern is going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, and the Eagles are 6-1 ATS this season. I get it. However, you can argue Appalachian State has been the more impressive team up to this point and is more reliable offensively, with a top-60 total offense and scoring offense. Georgia Southern has serious issues running the ball, and despite home field, it’s just 1-2 SU.
App State has also covered seven of its last 10 games. The underdog is 5-3-1 ATS in the last nine games between Georgia Southern and App State. I’m going to grab the points with the Mountaineers on Saturday.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Coastal Carolina and James Madison, and they play Georgia State next. Appalachian State has won 5 of its last 7 games. Malachi Singleton is completing 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,700 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Sam Pickett III and Nate Branch have combined for 802 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Darrin Fugitt has 27 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers’ ground game is averaging 143.6 yards per contest, and Jaquari Lewis leads the way with 420 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 23.1 points and 362.4 yards per game. Colton Phares leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 51 tackles, Caleb Sandstrom has 5 sacks, and Dre Walker has 2 interceptions.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles lost to James Madison, beat Old Dominion, and they play Marshall next. Georgia Southern has lost 4 of its last 6 games. Max Johnson is completing 66.4 percent of his passes for 1,601 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Josh Dallas and Alex Taylor have combined for 666 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while River Helms has 27 receptions.
The Georgia Southern Eagles’ ground game is averaging 121.9 yards per contest, and David Mbadinga leads the way with 233 yards on 39 carries. Defensively, Georgia Southern is allowing 23 points and 325.9 yards per game. Jakyri Jones leads the Georgia Southern Eagles with 38 tackles, Anthony Bynum has 4 sacks, and Jayden Jackson has 1 interception.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- The favorite has won each of Georgia Southern’s last 10 games at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
- Appalachian State has lost eight of its last 10 road games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in each of its last six games as a home favorite.
- Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
- Georgia Southern has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against Appalachian State.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in each of its last six games as a favorite.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- The underdog has won each of Appalachian State’s last three games.
- Georgia Southern has lost three of its last four home games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Appalachian State’s last six games.
- The road team has won the first half in four of Georgia Southern’s last five games.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in eight of the last 12 games between Appalachian State and Georgia Southern.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Appalachian State’s last five games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Georgia Southern’s last six games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Josh Dallas has the most receptions without a receiving touchdown this season (41).
Appalachian State Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Jaquari Lewis leads Appalachian State for touchdowns (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks 130th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (8.4).
- Georgia Southern ranks 126th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (3.4).
- Appalachian State has recorded the most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Appalachian State ranks T7th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (10).