Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Prediction
Appalachian State moved into the rankings at 25 this week as it prepares for a tough test at fellow one-loss Sun Belt Conference opponent Georgia Southern tonight. Will the Mountaineers cover the spread tonight as a double-digit road favorite?
Game Snapshot
109 Appalachian State at 110 Georgia State
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Allen E. Paulson Stadium at 7:35PM ET
TV: ESPNU
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Mountaineers are a 10-point favorite on the spread line. The total is set at 47.5 points. As of Wednesday morning, 63 percent of public bets are being placed on visiting Appalachian State. Check out our College Football Betting Page for the latest info.
Evans leading ASU offense
Mountaineers running back Darrynton Evans has 61 carries for 425 yards and three touchdowns on the season to help pace the Appalachian State offense. Jalin Moore has rushed 63 times for 400 yards and six TDs. Quarterback Zac Thomas is 80-of-132 through the air for 1,146 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 44 rushes for 276 yards and six scores. Corey Sutton is the big-play threat through the air as he has 17 receptions for 366 yards and four touchdowns. Dominique Heath has 11 catches for 182 yards and four TDs.
Eagles bolstered by run game
Georgia Southern has once again used a strong running game to have success this season with quarterback Shai Werts leading the way on the ground with 104 carries for 542 yards and nine touchdowns. He is also 30-of-51 passing for 491 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Wesley Fields has 96 rushes for 472 yards and four scores. Monteo Garrett has rushed 67 times for 344 yards and four TDs. Wesley Kennedy III has seven receptions for 152 yards to lead that group.
College Football Betting Odds
Appalachian State
The Mountaineers are 5-0 ATS in the their last five road games. Appalachian State is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
Georgia Southern
The Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last four Thursday games. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
Prediction:
Appalachian State is having a wonderful season, but shouldn’t overlook a Georgia Southern squad whose only loss came against powerful Clemson. Geared up, at home and looking for the upset – I like the Eagles’ chances here to make this a close game and cover as a fairly big underdog.
PREDICTION: GEORGIA SOUTHERN +10