South Alabama Jaguars vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24
Appalachian State is the -8.5 point favorite as they host South Alabama in this week four matchup at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. The game is set for Thursday, September 19th, with a 7:30 ET kick-off and will be broadcast on ESPN. The over/under line is currently at 63.5 points. The Mountaineers are 2-1 on the season, while the Jaguars come in with a 1-2 record.
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +8.5
This game will be played at Kidd Brewer Stadium at 7:30 ET on Thursday, September 19th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:
- We have the South Alabama Jaguars winning this one by a score of 37 to 25
- Not only do we have the South Alabama Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 63.5 points
Will The South Alabama Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
South Alabama improved to 1-2 for the season after an 87-10 victory over Northwestern State. This game had no betting lines available, but the Jaguars dominated from start to finish, putting up 87 points and holding Northwestern State to just 10.
South Alabama led 24-10 after the first quarter and then exploded for 28 unanswered points in the second quarter. By halftime, the score was 52-10, and the Jaguars added 28 more points in the third quarter. They closed out the game with a 7-0 fourth quarter.
South Alabama’s offense was unstoppable in their 87-10 win, racking up 622 total yards. The Jaguars’ ground game was particularly dominant, amassing 365 yards and six touchdowns. Fluff Bothwell averaged 20.4 yards per carry, leading the team with 143 rushing yards and two scores. The passing game was also effective, with quarterback Gio Lopez completing 78.9% of his passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was a perfect 158.33.
Jeremiah Webb was the top receiver for South Alabama, with two catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.
South Alabama’s defense was dominant in their last game, holding Northwestern State to just 10 points and 237 total yards. The Jaguars picked off three passes, while allowing just 66 rushing yards on 31 attempts. In the passing game, South Alabama gave up 171 yards and one touchdown on 10 completions.
Are The Appalachian State Mountaineers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Appalachian State is now 2-1 for the season after their 21-19 road win over East Carolina. The Mountaineers were -1 point favorites, and they not only won but also covered the spread. This game’s over/under line was 58.5 points, but the final combined score was 40 points, resulting in the under hitting.
Appalachian State dominated the first quarter, taking a 16-0 lead. East Carolina responded by outscoring the Mountaineers 14-0 in the second quarter, and Appalachian State led 16-14 at halftime. The Mountaineers extended their lead to 21-16 in the third quarter and held on as East Carolina added a late field goal in the fourth.
Appalachian State’s offense put up 515 yards in their narrow 21-19 win over East Carolina, with 424 of those yards coming through the air. Joey Aguilar completed 68.1% of his passes for 424 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions, and finishing with a passer rating of 92.86. Kaedin Robinson was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 129 yards.
The Mountaineers moved the chains 25 times but struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with just 91 rushing yards on 34 attempts. Anderson Castle led the team in rushing with 40 yards on 17 carries.
Appalachian State’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed 324 total yards to East Carolina. The Mountaineers’ defense was strong against the run, holding East Carolina to just 98 rushing yards on 30 attempts. However, they struggled more against the pass, giving up 226 yards and one touchdown through the air on 18 completions. Appalachian State’s defense did manage to come up with an interception in the game.