Saturday, October 17, 2015

Malone Stadium

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The Appalachian State Mountaineers face the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks on Saturday at Malone Stadium. The opening line for this game has Appalachian State as 8.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 48.

Appalachian State was led last game by Taylor Lamb, who totaled 291 yards through the air. He had a 75% completion percentage, completing 18 passes on 24 attempts. The Mountaineers were led in rushing by Marcus Cox, who finished with 76 yards on 19 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Malachi Jones led the team in receiving. He had a total of 102 yards on 3 receptions for an average of 34 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game Appalachian State totaled 498 yards by way of 69 plays. They rushed the ball 44 times for a total of 207 yards on the game and the Mountaineers totaled 24 first downs by getting 8 rushing, 13 passing and 3 by penalty.

Louisiana Monroe was led last game by Garrett Smith, who totaled 231 yards through the air. He had a 52% completion percentage, completing 25 passes on 48 attempts. The Warhawks were led in rushing by Kaylon Watson, who finished with 73 yards on 12 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 6 yards per carry. Ajalen Holley led the team in receiving. He had a total of 113 yards on 11 receptions for an average of 10 yards per catch in the game. Louisiana Monroe totaled 404 yards by way of 77 plays. They rushed the ball 29 times for a total of 173 yards on the game and the Warhawks totaled 21 first downs by getting 6 rushing, 13 passing and 2 by penalty.

Appalachian State is averaging a total of 35.2 points per game on offense. In the air, they are attempting an average of 22 passes per game and completing 12.6 of them for a 57.3 percent completion percentage on the year. They are throwing for 187.2 yards per game through the air as well. The Mountaineers carry the ball for an average of 267.6 yards per game on 47 attempts for an average of 5.7 yards per carry this season. They are also running 69 plays per game and average 6.6 yards per play for an average of 454.8 yards per contest. The Mountaineers manage 21.4 first downs per contest and they average a total of 61 penalty yards on 7.6 penalties.

Appalachian State gives up an average of 168.4 passing yards and 11.4 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 17.2 completions per game on 27.8 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.9. The Mountaineers allow 99 rushing yards per game on 33.4 carries for a 3 average per play. Appalachian State gives up 267.4 total yards per game including 4.4 yards per play. They force 2.4 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.2 penalties per game that total 62.8 yards as a unit.

Louisiana Monroe is accumulating 23.2 points per game on offense. In the air, they attempt an average of 38.8 passes per game and complete 23.4 of them for a 60.3 percent completion percentage. They throw for an average of 228.6 yards per game through the air as well. The Warhawks carry the ball for an average of 95.2 yards per game on 30 attempts for an average of 3.2 yards per carry. They also run 68.8 plays per game and average 4.7 yards per play for an average of 323.8 yards in each contest. The Warhawks are gaining 17.2 first downs per contest and they average 84.6 penalty yards on 10.2 penalties per game.

Louisiana Monroe gives up 169.6 passing yards per outing and 34 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 13.8 completions on 24 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 57.5. The Warhawks allow 243.2 rushing yards per contest on 49.2 carries for a 4.9 average per rush. Louisiana Monroe gives up 412.8 total yards per game including an average of 5.6 per play. They create an average of 0.8 turnovers per game and 8.6 penalties for 79 yards each game.

Appalachian State Betting Trends

Appalachian State is 0-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Appalachian State has an ATS record of 3-2-0 this season

Louisiana Monroe Betting Trends

Louisiana Monroe is 2-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Louisiana Monroe has an ATS record of 2-2-1 this season

Injuries to Watch

Appalachian State

10/11/15 DB Aaron Krah Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. UL Monroe
10/11/15 TE Hunter Nunn Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. UL Monroe
10/11/15 WR Isaiah Lewis Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. UL Monroe
10/11/15 OL Parker Collins Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. UL Monroe
10/11/15 RB Terrence Upshaw Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. UL Monroe
10/09/15 DL Antonious Sims Lower Body out for season
10/01/15 WR Jaquil Capel Lower Body expected to miss 10-12 weeks
09/02/15 DE Thomas Bronson Undisclosed out for season
08/27/15 DB Brandon Pinckney Knee out for season
08/27/15 QB Jake Easter Knee out for season

Louisiana Monroe

10/11/15 LB Hunter Kissinger Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Appalachian St
10/08/15 S Justin Backus Dismissed dismissed from team
10/08/15 WR Tre Perrier Personal left the team
09/30/15 WR Rashon Ceaser Lower Body out indefinitely
09/30/15 WR RJ Turner Undisclosed out indefinitely
09/10/15 DL Jacob Tyson Lower Body out indefinitely
09/10/15 RB Nathan Meadors Jr. Lower Body out for season
09/05/15 TE Alec Osborne Lower Body out for season
09/05/15 Backup QB Daniel Fitzwater Lower Body out for season
09/05/15 WR Tyler Cain Lower Body out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Louisiana Monroe

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