South Alabama Jaguars vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers 9/19

South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1)

As we reach NCAAF Week 4, it is worth taking baseball profits because the South Alabama Jaguars are guests of the beating Appalachian State Mountaineers inside the robust Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Jaguars come into the match at a 1-2 rendezvous with a desire to put well-understood jerseys into use, whereas the Mountaineers have a better 2-1 standing and wish to get victories at home, too. In order to give precise predictions, many aspects of the forthcoming event will be carefully analyzed in our NCAAF betting prediction.

Offensively for the South Alabama Jaguars, there are some sharp performers like RB Fluff Bothwell and WR Jamaal Pritchett. Bothwell has proven himself to be a game-changer, having accumulated 243 rushing yards on 23 carries, recording an average of 10.6 yards per carry while scoring 4 times. On the other hand, Pritchett has also contributed on the passing side, making 20 passes for 286 yards with 3 TDs, which in basketball would make an average of 14.3 a threatening option for the Mountaineers’ defense.

In contrast, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are focused on their star players, such as Anderson Castle, RB, and Kaedin Robinson, WR. Particularly noteworthy is the case of Castle, who has had positive statistics with 148 yards on 33 attempts, given that he averages 4.5 yards per rush and had a TD. As for Robinson, he has not been able to score a touchdown, but he has made 290 yards on the air, catching 18 passes.

South Alabama Jaguars vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Game Info

When:	Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET
Where:	Kidd Brewer Stadium
TV:	FOX
Stream:	Sofascore

Gio Lopez QB vs. Joey Aguilar QB

Importantly, the quarterback of South Alabama, Gio Lopez, also displays these two characteristics – accuracy and toughness. Over the course of six games played, Lopez has recorded 689 passing yards with 41 passes completing out of 68 attempts with a completion percentage of 60.3% with 7 touchdowns and no interceptions and a quarterback rating of 179.4. He’s only been sacked twice, indicating his proficiency in both passing and make-or-break situations.

On the other hand, Joey Aguilar of Appalachian State fights well against his opponents, completing 72 of 124 passes for 964 yards. Although he works hard and manages to throw for a 58.1% completion rate, Aguilar passes for 5 touchdowns and spools 2 interceptions equating to a good 133.4 in the field of quarterback rating.

NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Appalachian State -7 (-110), Total Odds: 64.5

Appalachian State enters as 7-point favorites, a nod to their home-field advantage and current form. The total set at 64.5 points suggests anticipation of a high-scoring affair, mirroring the offensive capabilities of both squads.

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Trends

South Alabama has found challenges covering spreads, with a 6-13 ATS record in their recent games. However, they have shown a penchant for high-scoring games, with totals going OVER in four of their last five matches. On the road, they are 1-4 SU but trend UNDER when playing against Sun Belt and East Division teams.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Trends

Appalachian State has demonstrated strong performance with an 8-2 SU record in recent games and an impressive 10-1 SU at home. Against Sun Belt teams, they have a 5-1 SU record but a less favorable 1-4 ATS in recent games. Their dominance often leads to lower-scoring games, with the total going UNDER in eight of their last twelve games.