Georgia State Panthers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Prediction, Oct 26, 2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Georgia State Panthers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Mountaineer (-8.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Georgia State Panthers (2-4) head to Kidd Brewer Stadium to face the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Georgia State opens this matchup as an 8.0 point underdog. The bet total is set at 63.

The Georgia State Panthers enter this game with a record of 2-4 this season. In their last game, the Panthers played against the Marshall Thundering Herd and came out of that game with a loss of 35-20. The Georgia State Panthers passed the ball a total of 36 times and gained 218 yards, an average of 6.1 yards per attempt. In total, they completed 72 plays that turned into 427 yards. Georgia State collected 11 pass completions on 20 attempts for 132 yards and a 55.0% completion rate. When it came to stopping the run, the Panthers gained 295 yards on 37 attempts, which equates to 8.0 yards per rush given up.

The Panthers have earned 2,306 total yards this season. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, Georgia State has scored 12 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They gave the ball to their opponents eight times. Georgia State tallied 123 1st downs on offense and committed 31 penalties for 285 yards. As a unit, they average 127.3 yards in the running game, ranking 98th in D-1. When it comes to scoring, the Georgia State Panthers average 21.2 points per game.

The Panthers rank 105th in college football in scoring opponents, which equates to a PPG of 30.3. They are allowing 5.2 yards per rush on the ground and 194.8 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have given up 1,169 yards on the ground game in 6 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Panthers have given up 1,286 yards, which ranks them 30th nationally. They have given up 214.3 passing yards per game and have a completion rate of 62.5%. Overall, they have allowed 409.2 yards per game, ranking 108th in college football. They have conceded 9 touchdowns via the pass, in addition to 15 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Mountaineers enter this matchup with a record of 2-4 this season. The last time the Mountaineers took the field, they lost 34-24 to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Appalachian State threw the ball 4.4 yards per tote and finished the game with 155 yards on 35 carries. The Mountaineers finished the contest with 391 total yards on 77 plays (5.1 yards per play). The Mountaineers' pass defense allowed a 60.9% completion rate and gave up 198 yards on 14 of 23 through the air. Appalachian State gave up 36 rush attempts for 166 yards (4.6 yards per rush).

The Appalachian State Mountaineers average 436.2 yards per contest, ranking 33rd nationally. Appalachian State's offense has committed 427 yards of penalties on 43 infractions, which ranks 61st nationally in assisting others team takes. They average 143.0 yards per game and have rushed for a total of 858 yards. They threw 11 picks, recovered 4 fumbles and gained 152 1st downs. The Mountaineers rank 85th nationally in scoring with 25.7 points per game. During the campaign to this point, the Mountaineers have accumulated 1,759 passing yards and an average of 293.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 19th nationally.

Appalachian State has allowed opponents a total of 1,253 yards on the ground (208.8 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns rushing this season. They have given up 13 passing touchdowns and 214.8 yards per game, which ranks them 65th nationally. Their defense has recovered three fumbles and two interceptions this year. The Mountaineers' defense has been on the field for 370 games, which is 6th in Division 1. The Mountaineers are giving up 38.2 points per game, which ranks them 129th nationally. In total they allowed 229 points.

Who will win the Panthers/Mountaineers college football game against the spread tonight?

Man's Choice: Take the Panthers +8.0

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