The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) will look to upset the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Tar Heels are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 19.5 points. The over/under for the outing is 58 points.
North Carolina vs. Appalachian State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -19.5 | -108 | -112 | 58 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State (+19.5) | Over (58) | North Carolina 36 Appalachian State 28 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| North Carolina | Appalachian State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.0 (74) | 45.0 (29) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.0 (51) | 24.0 (67) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (24) | 3 (9) |
North Carolina vs. Appalachian State Betting Insights
North Carolina Stats and Trends
- North Carolina has covered in its only game with a spread this season.
- The average point total in UNC’s matchups this year is 63.5, 5.5 more points than this game’s over/under.
Appalachian State Stats and Trends
- Appalachian State has not won against the spread this season in one chances.
- Each Appalachian State game has gone over the point total this season.
- App State has a 51.5-point average over/under in their matchups this season, 6.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
North Carolina Players to Watch
- Spencer Rattler has 353 yards through the air (353.0 per game) and a 76.9% completion percentage (30-for-39).
- Dakereon Joyner has taken 12 attempts for a team-high 23 rushing yards (23.0 YPG) and one touchdown.
- Trey Knox has 0 rushing yards on zero attempts.
- Xavier Legette has hauled in nine catches for 178 yards, best on his team. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 178.0 receiving yards per game.
- Ahmarean Brown has been targeted zero times and chipped in with 44 yards (on three catches).
- Luke Doty has 41 receiving yards on three receptions (zero targets), averaging 41.0 yards per game.
- This season Stone Blanton leads the team with zero sacks and has added 10 tackles.
- Debo Williams’ 14 tackles and one TFL mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
- Kajuan Banks has a team-high one interception and has tacked on one pass defended in one game this season.
Appalachian State Players to Watch
- Joey Aguilar has 174 passing yards (174.0 per game) and a 84.6% completion percentage, throwing four touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
- Nathaniel Noel has 24 carries for a team-high 117 rushing yards (117.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Maquel Haywood has run for 46 yards on 11 carries (46.0 yards per game).
- Kaedin Robinson has four catches (zero targets) and paces his team with 64 receiving yards (64.0 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Christian Horn’s stat line this year reveals four catches for 50 yards and one touchdown. He averages 50.0 receiving yards per game.
- Dalton Stroman is averaging 49.0 yards per game, with two catches for 49 yards and one touchdown.
- Nicholas Ross is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up zero sacks, 12 tackles.
- Jackson Greene has a team-high one interception and has tacked on one pass defended in one game this season.
