Georgia Southern (7-4) vs Appalachian State (5-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Allen E. Paulson Stadium)
Betting Odds: Georgia Southern -2.5 / Appalachian State +2.5 --- Over/Under: 64 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Georgia Southern Eagles meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Here’s an Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern Prediction. This article will include an Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern Pick.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat James Madison and lost to Coastal Carolina. Appalachian State has lost 3 straight road games. Joey Aguilar is completing 56.1 percent of his passes for 2,712 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Kaedin Robinson and Makai Jackson have combined for 1,428 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Christian Horn has 18 receptions.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers ground game is averaging 151.7 yards per contest, and Ahmani Marshall leads the way with 586 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Appalachian State is allowing 33.3 points and 419.8 yards per game. Brendan Harrington leads the Appalachian State Mountaineers with 60 tackles, Santana Hopper has 5 sacks and Seth Robertson has 1 interception.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles beat Coastal Carolina and lost to Troy. Georgia Southern has won 3 of its last 4 home games. JC French is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 2,453 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Derwin Burgess Jr. and Dalen Cobb have combined for 1,128 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Josh Dallas has 37 receptions.
The Georgia Southern Eagles ground game is averaging 118.1 yards per contest, and Jalen White leads the way with 530 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia Southern is allowing 28 points and 440.1 yards per game. Marques Watson-Trent leads the Georgia Southern Eagles with 97 tackles, Marc Stampley II has 2 sacks and Chance Gamble has 3 interceptions.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Appalachian State has lost five of its last six road games.
- The home team has won each of the last three games between Appalachian State and Georgia Southern.
- Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 13 road games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Appalachian State has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Appalachian State's last four November games as an underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Georgia Southern's last four games against conference opponents at Allen E. Paulson Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks T12th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (37.5).
- Georgia Southern ranks 120th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (259.9).
- Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.9).
- Appalachian State ranks 131st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (21.9).
Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern Prediction
I considered the points with the Appalachian State Mountaineers because they became bowl-eligible with a victory. However, App State is 1-4 SU on the road this season. The Georgia Southern Eagles are simply the better team with a ground game that can give a bad App State defense fits, and it's senior night for a roster that has 28 seniors. We're not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me the Georgia Southern Eagles.
Randy’s Pick Georgia Southern -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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