Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 62

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-5) are traveling to Allen E. Paulson Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Georgia Southern Eagles (7-4). Appalachian State opens this contest as 2.5-point dogs. The total has been set at 62.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers come into this matchup with a record of 5-5 for this season. In their last contest, the Mountaineers faced the James Madison Dukes and took home the win by a score of 34-20. The Appalachian State Mountaineers ended up running the ball 38 times and compiled 145 yds, which is an average of 3.8 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 61 plays which totaled 361 yds. Appalachian State gave up 21 completions on 36 attempts for a total of 232 yards, and a completion rate of 58.3%. On the ground, the Mountaineers gave up 168 yds on 38 tries, which is an average of 4.4 yds per run surrendered.

In terms of scoring points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are sitting at 27.3 points per game. As a unit they maintain an average of 151.7 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 78th in Division 1. The Mountaineers have earned 4,229 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, Appalachian State has amassed 21 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns via the ground. Appalachian State has accumulated 237 first downs, and they have committed 56 penalties for 533 yards. They have surrendered the football 20 different times.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Mountaineers have given up 2,195 yds which ranks them 42nd in D-1. They have given up 219.5 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 67.6%. For the year, they have relinquished 417.9 yards/game which has them ranked 111th in the nation. They have allowed 19 touchdowns via the pass and 21 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 5.3 yards per attempt on the ground and 198.4 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,984 running yards through 10 outings. The Mountaineers sit in 114th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 33.3 PPG.

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The Eagles come into this game with a record of 7-4 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Eagles went home victorious with a score of 26-6 against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Georgia Southern ran for 2.3 yards per attempt, finishing with 90 yards on 39 attempts. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 384 yards while they ran 77 plays (5.0 yards per play). The Eagles secondary allowed a completion rate of 34.4%, surrendering 117 yds on 11 for 32 through the air. Georgia Southern surrendered 24 running attempts for 163 yds (6.8 yds per carry).

The Georgia Southern Eagles have an average of 363.6 yards per outing, which has them sitting 92nd in the nation. The Georgia Southern offense has totaled 503 yards of penalties on 61 infractions, which is 82nd in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They average 117.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,287 yards for the year. They have given away 7 interceptions while conceding 8 fumbles and they have been able to record 237 first downs. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Eagles are ranking 65th in college football with 28.1 points per outing. For the year to this point, the Eagles have thrown for a total of 2,713 yards through the air together with an average of 246.6 passing yards per outing, ranking them 44th in college football.

Georgia Southern has conceded a total of 1,981 rushing yards (180.1 yards per contest) and 20 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have given up 18 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 259.9 yards/game, ranking them 120th in the country. They have 6 fumbles and 11 picks on the year. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 751 plays, which ranks 93rd in Division 1. The Eagles are giving up 28.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. This year, they have relinquished 308 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles -2.5

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