Appalachian State vs. Gardner-Webb: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 2, 2023

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (0-0) are heavily favored, by 22 points, versus the FCS Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. An over/under of 53 points has been set for the outing.

Appalachian State vs. Gardner-Webb Odds

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Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Appalachian State vs. Gardner-Webb Betting Insights (2022)

Appalachian State Stats and Trends

• Appalachian State put together a 3-9-0 ATS record last year.
• The Mountaineers covered the spread once last season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 22-point favorites.
• A total of six Appalachian State games last season went over the point total.
• Mountaineers games last season went over this contest’s total of 53 points seven times.
• Appalachian State’s outings last season had an average total of 56.3, 3.3 more points than this game’s over/under.

Gardner-Webb Stats and Trends (2022)

• Gardner-Webb won all three of its games against the spread last season.
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs were an underdog by 22 points or more three times last season, and covered the spread in each of those games.
• Gardner-Webb and its opponent did not hit the over last season.
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs and their opponents scored more than 53 combined points once last season.
• Gardner-Webb’s contests last year had a 59.2-point average over/under, 6.2 more points than this game’s total.

Appalachian State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Last year Chase Brice racked up 2,915 passing yards (242.9 per game) while going 219-for-351 (62.4%) and throwing for 27 touchdowns with six interceptions.
• A season ago Nathaniel Noel churned out 604 rushing yards (60.4 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
• Last year Camerun Peoples rushed for 599 yards on 101 carries (66.6 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
• Christian Horn hauled in 34 passes for 620 yards last year with four touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 56.4 receiving yards.
• Kaedin Robinson also contributed with 435 receiving yards on 27 grabs and two touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and put up 39.5 yards per game.
• Dashaun Davis caught 36 passes for 421 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 35.1 yards per game.
• Last season, Nick Hampton registered seven sacks, nine TFL and 33 tackles.
• In last year’s campaign, Logan Doublin collected 62 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.
• Last season, Dexter Lawson reeled in three interceptions and added 24 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.

Gardner-Webb Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Bailey Fisher recorded 756 passing yards (252.0 per game) with a 54.6% completion percentage last year (59-for-108), throwing for two touchdowns with seven interceptions.
• Narii Gaither rushed for 109 yards on 22 attempts (54.5 yards per game) and scored one touchdown a season ago.
• Last year Donovan Jones rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries (35.0 yards per game). He also caught four passes for 50.
• Last season T.J. Luther grabbed 13 passes for 319 yards (106.3 per game) with one touchdown.
• Cutrell Haywood chipped in with 169 yards on 22 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 56.3 receiving yards last year.
• Deland Thomas totaled 96 yards on six catches in 2022.
• Last season Ty French totaled five sacks, six TFL and 24 tackles.
• William McRainey’s 2022 campaign saw him total 29 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks.
• Last season Jamari Brown grabbed two interceptions and added 16 tackles.