Appalachian State (3-4) vs Old Dominion (4-4)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:30 pm (Kidd Brewer Stadium)
Betting Odds: Appalachian State +2.5 / Old Dominion -2.5 --- Over/Under: 59.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Old Dominion Monarchs and Appalachian State Mountaineers meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Here’s an Old Dominion vs App State Prediction. This article will include an Old Dominion vs App State Pick.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs beat Texas State and Georgia Southern, and they play James Madison next. Old Dominion has split its last 8 road games. Colton Joseph is completing 59.1 percent of his passes for 875 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Isiah Paige and Pat Conroy have combined for 741 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Diante Vines has 25 receptions.
The Old Dominion Monarchs ground game is averaging 185.6 yards per contest, and Aaron Young leads the way with 431 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Old Dominion is allowing 24.9 points and 403.1 yards per game. Jahron Manning leads the Old Dominion Monarchs with 64 tackles, Mario Thompson has 4 sacks and Jahron Manning has 3 interceptions.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers lost to Louisiana, beat Georgia State, and they play Coastal Carolina next. Appalachian State has won 5 of its last 6 home games. Joey Aguilar is completing 56.7 percent of his passes for 2,058 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Kaedin Robinson and Makai Jackson have combined for 1,026 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Christian Horn has 18 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 148.3 yards per contest, and Kanye Roberts leads the way with 323 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 36.4 points and 421 yards per game. Kyle Arnholt leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 36 tackles, Santana Hopper has 4 sacks and Seth Robertson has 1 interception.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won each of its last 14 November games at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
- Old Dominion has lost three of its last four games as a road favorite.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games as a favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Old Dominion's last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Appalachian State's last five home games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Old Dominion's last five road games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (24.0).
- Appalachian State ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (13.3).
- Old Dominion ranks T16th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (10).
- Old Dominion ranks 119th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (27:13).
Old Dominion vs App State Prediction
The Old Dominion Monarchs have been the better, more consistent team this season, but they're in the rare favorite role, and I'm not buying it. ODU has been a favorite once this season and lost that game outright. Old Dominion has filed to cover 7 straight games as a favorite, and four of those results were outright losses. Appalachian State has played its best ball at home this season, and Old Dominion is a below-average team on both sides of the ball. Give me the points with the Mountaineers.
Randy’s Pick Appalachian State +2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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