In this season’s Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5) over the Miami (OH) RedHawks. FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida will host the matchup on December 16, 2023, starting at 3:30 PM ET on ABC. The over/under in this contest is 41.5 points.
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Appalachian State vs. Miami (OH) Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | -6.5 | -112 | -108 | 41.5 | -108 | -112 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) (+6.5) | Over (41.5) | Appalachian State 26 Miami (OH) 25 |
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 | Miami (OH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.8 (16) | 26.9 (57) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.4 (103) | 16.2 (8) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 13 (71) | 9 (24) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (13) | 11 (85) |
Appalachian State vs. Miami (OH) Betting Insights
Appalachian State Stats and Trends
- Appalachian State is 6-6-1 ATS this season.
- The Mountaineers have been favored by 6.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
- Appalachian State and its opponent have combined to go over the point total seven out of 13 times this season.
- The Mountaineers and their opponents have gone over 41.5 combined points in 11 of 13 games this season.
- App State’s outings this year have an average point total of 55.3, 13.8 more points than this game’s over/under.
Miami (OH) Stats and Trends
- Miami (OH) has won 10 games against the spread this season, failing to cover three times.
- The RedHawks have covered the spread three times this year (3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- In Miami (OH)’s 13 contests this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total five times.
- The RedHawks have played five games this season that finished with a combined score over 41.5 points.
- The average total for Miami games this season has been 43.0, 1.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Appalachian State Players to Watch
- Joey Aguilar leads the team with 3,546 passing yards (272.8 yards per game) and has a 64.3% completion percentage this year (275-of-428) while throwing 33 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also has 235 rushing yards on 76 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per game.
- Nathaniel Noel has taken 174 attempts for a team-leading 827 rushing yards (75.2 yards per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Kanye Roberts has run for 648 yards on 113 carries (58.9 yards per game), with seven touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Kaedin Robinson has racked up 59 receptions for 787 yards, best on his team, and 10 touchdowns. He averages 60.5 receiving yards per game.
- Christian Horn has tacked on 544 yards on 34 catches and six touchdowns. He puts up 54.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- Makai Jackson is averaging 29.5 yards per game, racking up 24 receptions for 383 yards and two touchdowns.
Miami (OH) Players to Watch
- Brett Gabbert has thrown for 1,634 yards while completing 59% of his passes (111-of-188), with 14 touchdowns and five interceptions this year (181.6 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 49 times for 140 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 15.6 yards per game.
- Rashad Amos has 176 attempts for a team-high 887 rushing yards (68.2 per game) and 12 touchdowns.
- Aveon Smith has 280 yards on 75 carries (31.1 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Gage Larvadain has 39 receptions for a team-high 660 receiving yards (73.3 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Cade McDonald’s stat line this year shows 27 catches for 349 yards and three touchdowns. He puts up 29.1 receiving yards per game.
- Joe Wilkins is averaging 38.1 yards per game, racking up 25 receptions for 343 yards and one touchdown.
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