Appalachian State Mountaineers vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

Appalachian State is favored by -2.5 points as they head into this week three non-conference matchup against East Carolina. The game is set for 4:00 ET at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville and will be broadcast on ESNU. The Mountaineers are 1-1 on the season, while the Pirates are 2-0. The over/under line is currently at 58.5 points.

APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +2.5

This game will be played at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.

WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:

• We have the Appalachian State Mountaineers winning this one by a score of 30 to 29
• Even though we like the Appalachian State Mountaineers to win, our ATS pick is to take the East Carolina Pirates at +2.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points

Will The Appalachian State Mountaineers Pick Up A Win On The Road?

After a 66-20 defeat to Clemson, Appalachian State is now 1-1 for the season. The Mountaineers, who were +17 point underdogs, not only lost the game outright but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 86 points surpassed the over/under line of 52.5 points.

Clemson dominated from the start, leading 35-0 after the first quarter. Appalachian State managed to score in the second quarter, but they still trailed 56-13 at halftime. The Mountaineers added a touchdown in the second quarter and held Clemson to 10 points in the third quarter, but they were unable to score in the fourth.

Appalachian State’s offense put up 363 yards in their 66-20 loss to Clemson, with 149 yards coming on the ground. The Mountaineers picked up 24 first downs and found the end zone once on the ground and once through the air.

Quarterback Joey Aguilar completed 18 of 41 passes for 214 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. His passer rating for the game was 68.55. On the ground, Anderson Castle was the most effective runner, averaging 11.4 yards per carry and finishing with 80 yards on seven attempts. Kaedin Robinson led the receiving corps with three catches for 58 yards.

Appalachian State’s defense was overwhelmed by Clemson, giving up 66 points and 712 total yards. The Mountaineers allowed 252 rushing yards, with four touchdowns, and were even more exposed through the air, surrendering 460 yards and five touchdowns on 32 completions.

Will The East Carolina Pirates Win At Home Over The Appalachian State Mountaineers?

East Carolina is now 2-0 after a 20-14 road win over Old Dominion. The Pirates, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 53.5 points, but the combined score of 34 points fell short, resulting in the under hitting.

East Carolina led 6-0 after the first quarter, and Old Dominion took a 7-6 lead by halftime. The Pirates outscored the Monarchs 11-7 in the third quarter and added a field goal in the fourth to secure the win.

In their 20-14 road win over Old Dominion, East Carolina’s offense put up 466 total yards, with 283 yards coming from the arm of Jake Garcia. Garcia completed 65.8% of his passes, connecting with Anthony Smith five times for 70 yards. However, Garcia also threw four interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 48.36.

The Pirates’ ground game was effective, with 183 yards on 51 carries. Rahjai Harris led the way with 131 yards on 26 attempts, scoring two rushing touchdowns. East Carolina will look to clean up their passing game after Garcia’s four interceptions.

East Carolina’s defense allowed 287 total yards in their most recent game, with 192 yards coming through the air. The Pirates’ secondary gave up 20 completions on 34 pass attempts. On the ground, East Carolina’s defense was more effective, limiting Old Dominion to 95 rushing yards on 41 attempts. Despite giving up one rushing touchdown, the Pirates came out on top, with a final score of 20-14.