The Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1) (0-0 Sun Belt) host the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) (0-0 Sun Belt) this Thursday night in a Sun Belt Conference game. Appalachian State is coming off a 21-19 win over East Carolina. Quarterback Joey Aguilar completed 32 of 47 passes for 424 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Running Back Anderson Castle carried the ball 17 times for 40 yards but no touchdowns.
The Jaguars are coming off a win over Northwestern State by a score of 87-10. Running back Fluff Bothwell carried the ball seven times for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Gio Lopez completed 15 of 19 passes for 257 yards, throwing 4 touchdowns.
Will South Alabama follow up their lopsided win, or will the Mountaineers prove they are the team to beat in the Sun Belt?
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| South Alabama Jaguars | +8
-112 |
Over 64.5
-110 |
+250 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineers | -8
-108 |
Under 64.5
-110 |
-310 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Match Details
- Fixture: South Alabama Jaguars vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Date and Time: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, North Carolina
Key Stats
South Alabama Jaguars
The Jaguars enter 1-2, averaging 48.3 points per game this season. Running back Fluff Bothwell leads the team in rushing, averaging 81 yards per game. Quarterback Gio Lopez is averaging 229.7 passing yards per game and is completing 60.3% of his passes. He has thrown seven touchdowns and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Wide Receiver Jamaal Pritchett is averaging 95.3 receiving yards per game and has scored three touchdowns. Devin Voisin is averaging 61.3 receiving yards per game. Defensively, South Alabama has three interceptions and three sacks. They are allowing 29.67 points per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers
The Mountaineers enter the game 2-1, averaging 26.3 points per game this season. Anderson Castle leads the team in rushing, averaging 49.3 yards per game with one touchdown. Quarterback Joey Aguilar is averaging 321.3 passing yards per game and is completing 58.1% of his passes. To start the year, he has thrown five touchdowns and two interceptions.
Wide Receiver Kaedin Robinson averages 96.7 yards per game, while Christian Horn is averaging 81.3 receiving yards per game. From a defensive standpoint, Appalachian State has one interception and seven sacks. They are allowing 31.7 points per game.
Prediction
This game is crucial as it will be the first Sun Belt Conference game for both Appalachian State and South Alabama. Appalachian State has recently struggled in terms of scoring, and its defense has also had some issues.
South Alabama’s two losses were both close. While their unprecedented performance from last week is unlikely to happen again, their offense has shown enough balance to be able to hang with the Mountaineers. Therefore, backing South Alabama to cover the +7.5 spread will be our best bet for this game on Thursday night.
Final Pick
South Alabama Jaguars +8 (-112)
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