For the first time since beginning 1-5 in 2014, when it was App State’s debut season in the FBS as a member of the Sun Belt Conference, the Bears had three defeats through six games with a record of 3-3. Check the Georgia State vs Appalachian State Pick below.
Georgia State, on the other hand, is riding a nice back-to-back winning streak posting 72 points over their last two games. Let’s take a look at the NCAA football picks and best bets for you in this contest.
A Matchup in Boone
This week’s conference clash between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Georgia State Panthers will take place in Boone, North Carolina.
Georgia State has only won twice in its previous six games, but they are currently on a two-game winning streak after defeating Georgia Southern by an eight-point margin.
NCAAF Standings
In spite of a 12-point loss to Texas State two weeks ago, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are now 3-3 overall in the college football standings as they return home this week.
This should be a very interesting Sun Belt matchup; that being said, let’s dive into the Georgia State vs. Appalachian State pick.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Boone, North Carolina
- Stadium: Kidd Brewer Stadium
Georgia State Panthers
In a 41-33 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday at Center Parc Stadium, the Panthers racked up 335 yards rushing, including 100-yard performances from Jamyest Williams and Tucker Gregg, and the GSU defense forced a school-record five turnovers.
Panthers’ Performance Recap
Williams and Gregg combined for 240 yards and three touchdowns, surpassing the 100-yard mark for the second straight game.
Gregg had 111 yards and two scores to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in his career, while Williams finished with a career-high 129 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown run.
Darren Grainger, the quarterback, contributed 70 yards on the ground while also passing for 186 yards and two touchdowns.
Interceptions
- Quavian White
- Jamil Muhammad
- Jontrey Hunter
- Jordan Jones
All came up with interceptions as Georgia State tied its school record with four total picks.
Jordan Veneziale, who has recovered three fumbles in the past two games, also recovered a late fumble that Hunter had forced. Overall, the defense needs improvement after allowing 451 yards to Georgia Southern.
Key Injuries
OL Johnathan Bass and Montavious Cunningham (Questionable)
Betting Trends to Know
Georgia State Panthers is 1-4 in their last five games and 1-3-1 in their last five games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in two of Georgia State’s last five games, and the total has gone OVER in three of Georgia State’s four last games at home.
Appalachian State Mountaineers
For the first time since beginning 1-5 in 2014 in App State’s debut season as an FBS member of the Sun Belt Conference, the Bears had three defeats through six games with a record of 3-3.
Mountaineers’ Performance Recap
For the first time since 2014, the Mountaineers have dropped two of their first three Sun Belt contests.
Chase Brice recorded a career-high 395 passing yards on 53 attempts, with a career-high 40 completions. He threw one interception, and three touchdown passes.
It was the 10th-highest single-game total in school history and the most passing yards by a Mountaineer in a single game since Taylor Lamb’s 427 against Coastal Carolina in 2017.
Henry Pearson, a tight end, hauled in two scores, while Dalton Stroman got his second touchdown of the season and set career highs in catches (five) and receiving yards (104).
App State Defense
The App State defense only allowed 1.8 yards per rushing attempt while limiting Texas State to 53 running yards and 334 total yards (29 attempts).
For the second straight game, Dexter Lawson Jr. snagged an interception in the end zone that prevented a touchdown. Despite this, App State came up empty for the second time in three games.
Key Injuries
N/A
Betting Trends to Know
App State is 3-2 in their last five games and 2-3 in their last five games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in three of App State’s last five games, and the total has gone OVER in three of App State’s four last games at home.
Georgia State vs. Appalachian State Odds
When it comes to the Georgia State vs. Appalachian State pick, college football odds have the Mountaineers as the betting favorites in this game, with the spread set at 10 points.
In terms of the moneyline, Appalachian State is given odds of -342, while Georgia State is given odds of +262. The final number for the game’s over/under is 61.5 points.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Picks
Moneyline
When it comes to the Georgia State vs. Appalachian State pick, the superior team in this battle is Appalachian State, and they are in desperate need of a victory. This week, Appalachian State will defend its home field against a weak Georgia State squad.
The Mountaineers are the safer choice tonight because they are facing a Georgia State squad that is 0-8 straight up in their previous eight games versus Appalachian State.
NCAAF Pick: Appalachian State (-342)
Total
This season, Appalachian State Mountaineers ‘s offense has averaged 449.8 yards per game, ranking them 34th in the FBS, while their defense has allowed 340.8 yards and 28.8 points per game.
With 438.3 total yards allowed per game, Georgia State ranks 20th worst in terms of defense and 17th worst in the FBS with 33.3 points allowed per game. Take the over here in what should be a high-scoring shootout.
NCAAF Pick: Over 61.5 (-110)
Spread
Over six games, Appalachian State has twice covered the spread. When playing as at least 10-point favorites, Appalachian State has a 1-3 ATS record. Appalachian State games have gone over four times so far this season.
Four times this season, the Mountaineers have been the moneyline favorite, and they’ve had a 1-3 record in those contests.
Georgia State is coming off back-to-back wins, and they have all the momentum in the world right now. Ride the Panthers.
NCAAF Pick: Georgia State +10 (-110)
Georgia State Panthers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Score Prediction
After four games, Georgia State was 0-4 but has now won two straight. After a humiliating road loss to Texas State, Appalachian State is eager to return to the field.
Don’t be fooled by that loss; Appalachian State is a Sun Belt contender and only fell short to the Tar Heels by two points, and the Mountaineers also defeated ranked Texas A&M Aggies on the road.
Additionally, Georgia State’s weak defense will be exploited. The seasoned quarterback should find wide-open receivers throughout the game against a GSU pass defense that is ranked 97th in the FBS.
Be that as it may, I like Georgia State with the points here. The Mountaineers have struggled as of late, and although I think they will win this one, I think Georgia State makes it a lot closer than people think.
Score Prediction: Appalachian State 43 – Georgia State 37
NCAAF Pick: Georgia State +10 (-110)
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