The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Old Dominion Monarchs meet Saturday in college football action at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Here’s a Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Prediction. This article will include a Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Pick.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers lost to Coastal Carolina, beat Georgia State, and they play Georgia Southern next. Appalachian State has split its last 6 games. AJ Swann is completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 943 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Jaden Barnes and Dalton Stroman have combined for 775 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Izayah Cummings has 33 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 142.4 yards per contest, and Rashod Dubinion leads the way with 705 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 28.1 points and 359.9 yards per game. Colton Phares leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 49 tackles, Thomas Davis has 3 sacks and DJ Burks has 2 interceptions.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs lost to Marshall and James Madison, and they play UL Monroe next. Old Dominion has won 4 of its last 6 games. Colton Joseph is completing 63 percent of his passes for 1,690 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Tre’ Brown III and Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding have combined for 924 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Ja’Cory Thomas has 22 receptions.
The Old Dominion Monarchs ground game is averaging 216.4 yards per contest, and Colton Joseph leads the way with 487 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Old Dominion is allowing 26.3 points and 377.1 yards per game. Jerome Carter leads the Old Dominion Monarchs with 56 tackles, Jeremy Mack Jr. has 3.5 sacks and Brandon Crutchfield has 1 interception.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- The home team has won each of Old Dominion’s last four games.
- Appalachian State has lost six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
- Old Dominion has covered the spread in each of its last four home games in October.
- Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as a road underdog.
- Appalachian State has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
- Old Dominion has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won each of its last three games as an underdog against teams from Virginia.
- Old Dominion has lost four of its last six games as a favorite against teams from North Carolina.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last three games between Appalachian State and Old Dominion.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 14 games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Appalachian State’s last eight games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Old Dominion’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Colton Joseph has recorded the equal-longest passing touchdown in a single game this season (98 yards vs James Madison Dukes, Week 8).
Appalachian State Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Rashod Dubinion leads the Sun Belt Conference for rush attempts (129) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Old Dominion ranks 2nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (16.7).
- Old Dominion ranks 134th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:27).
- Appalachian State has lost the fourth quarter in each of its last eight games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-5.9).
Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Prediction
Old Dominion is the better team and is going to get an inflated line at home, but I’m not laying double-digit chalk with a team that’s lost two straight games. Old Dominion is 2-2 ATS on the season as a double-digit favorite, and that includes an outright loss to Marshall. Appalachian State moves the ball well enough to hang around in this spot and has covered 7 of its last 11 games as a double-digit underdog. Appalachian State also stops the run, which is key to competing on the road. I’ll grab the points with Appalachian State on the road.