Appalachian State vs. East Carolina: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 10, 2023

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-1) face the East Carolina Pirates (0-2) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Mountaineers are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 8 points. The over/under is 47.5 in the outing.

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Appalachian State vs. East Carolina Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Appalachian State -8 -110 -110 47.5 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Appalachian State vs East Carolina
ATS Total Score prediction
East Carolina (+8) Over (47.5) Appalachian State 31 East Carolina 26

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

Appalachian State East Carolina
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 39.5 (39) 8 (129)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 32 (99) 30.5 (95)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 1 (11) 3 (69)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 3 (46) 1 (108)

Appalachian State vs. East Carolina Betting Insights

Appalachian State Stats and Trends

  • Appalachian State has won one game against the spread this season.
  • The Mountaineers have been favored by 8 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
  • This season, games featuring Appalachian State have gone over the point total every time.
  • App State has an average point total of 54.8 in their contests this year, 7.3 more points than this game’s over/under.

East Carolina Stats and Trends

  • East Carolina has won one game against the spread this year.
  • The Pirates have won their only game this season when playing as at least 8-point underdogs.
  • Games featuring East Carolina have gone over the point total once this season.
  • ECU has a 48.3-point average over/under in their contests this season, 0.8 more points than this game’s point total.

Appalachian State Players to Watch

  • This year, Joey Aguilar has recorded 449 passing yards (224.5 yards per game) while going 33-for-56 (58.9% completion percentage) and throwing six touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 50 rushing yards on nine carries, averaging 25 yards per game.
  • Nathaniel Noel has racked up a team-best 244 rushing yards (122 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Maquel Haywood has rushed for 88 yards on 21 carries (44 yards per game) this year.
  • This season Dashaun Davis has nine catches and leads the team with 143 yards (71.5 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
  • Kaedin Robinson has also contributed with 97 yards on six catches and one touchdown. He puts up 48.5 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Dalton Stroman has caught four passes for 83 yards and one touchdown, averaging 41.5 yards per game this year.

East Carolina Players to Watch

  • This year, Mason Garcia has put up 142 passing yards (71 yards per game) while going 21-for-41 (51.2% completion percentage) and throwing one touchdown and two interceptions. He has added 154 rushing yards on 24 carries, averaging 77 yards per game.
  • Rahjai Harris has 51 yards on 14 carries (25.5 ypg).
  • Jsi Hatfield has six catches, leading his team with 69 yards (34.5 ypg) this season.
  • Jaylen Johnson’s stat line this year shows seven catches for 67 yards. He puts up 33.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Javious Bond has 31 receiving yards on three receptions, averaging 15.5 yards per game.

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