Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Prediction 10/10/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate an Old Dominion vs Appalachian State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 10th at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup. 

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview

The Old Dominion Monarchs are 1-4 (0-2) this season after they lost to Georgia State by a score of 42-10 last week. Old Dominion trailed 28-3 at halftime and only managed seven points in the second half in the loss. The Monarchs were out gained by a total of 470-142, went 5-17 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Quinn Henicle threw for 49 yards, while Josh Rodriguez caught three passes for 22 yards. Devin Roche rushed nine times for 37 yards in the game. 

Prior to that loss, Old Dominion lost to James Madison by a score of 46-20 and East Carolina by a score of 20-17. The Monarchs have scored 19.8 points per game with 152.8 passing yards and 105.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 32.4 points against per game this season. Quinn Henicle has thrown for 473 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions this season. 

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 3-1 (0-0) this year after they lost to NC State by a score of 41-31 in their last game. Appalachian State trailed 28-10 at halftime, but they did win the second half 21-13 in the loss. The Mountaineers were out gained by a total of 459-379, went 5-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Malachi Singleton threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns, while Sam Pickett III caught five passes for 97 yards and one score. Jaquari Lewis rushed eight times for 32 yards and one touchdown in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Appalachian State defeated Charlotte by a score of 26-21 and East Carolina by a score of 27-24. The Mountaineers have scored 34.8 points per game with 319.3 passing yards and 144.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.3 points against per game this season. Malachi Singleton has thrown for 1,206 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception this year. 

Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win

• Old Dominion has lost each of its last four games.
• Appalachian State has won 18 of its last 21 home games in October.
• Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Appalachian State has covered the spread in three of its last four games.
• Old Dominion has lost the first half in each of its last five games as an underdog.

Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win

• Appalachian State has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
• The underdog has covered the spread in 11 of Appalachian State’s last 13 games at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
• Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
• Appalachian State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against teams from Virginia.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Old Dominion’s last eight games against teams from North Carolina have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Appalachian State’s last five home games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 6, Dre Walker ranks T14th amongst FBS players for interceptions (2) this season.

Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 6, Zion Frink ranks T19th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (186) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Appalachian State ranks 16th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.5).
• Appalachian State ranks T119th among FBS teams for sacks this season (4.0).
• Old Dominion has lost the first quarter in each of its last four games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
• Old Dominion has lost the third quarter in each of its last three games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.

Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Prediction 

Old Dominion comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 42+ points in three of those four losses. The Monarchs have struggled on both sides of the ball, as they have scored 21 or fewer in four straight. Appalachian State has won three of their last four and played pretty well in the second half against NC State in their last game. The Mountaineers have scored 27+ points in three of their last four and Singleton has been very good at the QB spot. Take App State to cover at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Appalachian State -9.5