Free NCAA Football Prediction: Trojans vs. Mountaineers Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Week 3
(1-1) Troy Trojans vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-1)
Date: Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Time: 3:30 pm EST
Venue: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: TROY -12.5 | APP +12.5 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Trojans -450 | Mountaineers +340
NCAA Betting Total Odds: O/U 64.5
The Appalachian State Mountaineers will host College Gameday for the first time in school history after last weekend’s improbable upset over Texas A&M. The Troy Trojans will travel to Boone this weekend and take on App. State, and the hosts will open up as the 12-point favorites here.
HISTORY: Troy and App State have crossed paths every season since the latter joined the Sun Belt in 2014. The Mountaineers hold a 7-2 all-time series lead over the Trojans, and they’ve won the last four meetings.
Troy Trojans
Last week, the Trojans took down Alabama A&M, 38-17, missing the huge 37-point margin one week after covering their underdog spread in the opener against Ole Miss.
Gunnar Watson beat out veteran Jarrett Doege in spring camp, an he’s been pretty efficient through the first two weeks. Watson, a 2-year starter himself, completed 72.3% of his passes against Ole Miss then followed it up with a 351-yard, 4-touchdown performance in the win over Alabama A&M.
Troy leans heavy on their aerial attack, but Kimani Vidal returned after leading the Trojans in rushing last season. He gained 67 yards on 18 touches (6 catches) against Ole Miss, so he’s been involved early but he’ll have to do more with his touches.
Watson has done a great job of spread the ball around early. Jabre Barber and Deshon Stoudamire each recorded 300 yards during their freshman seasons, and they’re tied for the team lead in receptions (10) thus far. UAB transfer Rajae’ Johnson has scored in his first two games as a Trojan.
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Appalachian State played in-state foe North Carolina to an all-time duel in Week 1 at home, scoring 40 points in the fourth and nearly sending the Tar Heels back to Chapel Hill upset. The Mountaineers could’ve hung their heads low, but instead they went into the lone star state and came out winners.
Last week, Appalachian State (+600) pulled off a huge upset over Texas A&M in College Station, coming through on the huge moneyline.
Chase Brice is one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the country, and he’s totaled 47 starts between stints with Duke, Clemson, and the Mountaineers. Brice threw for a career-highs of 361 yards and six touchdowns against UNC in the opener, and he did everything right in the win over A&M, leading lengthy drives and finishing with zero turnovers.
Cam Peoples and Nate Noel split touches in the 61-point outburst against UNC, but the latter missed last week’s contest. Peoples stepped up and gained 112 rushing yards against a stout A&M defense, while sixth-year senior Daetrich Harrington added 33 yards as well.
App. State leaned away from their passing game last weekend, but Dashaun Davis leads the team in catches (10) and receiving yards (111) through two weeks. Fifth-year tight end Henry Pearson has scored in both games.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- TROY are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- APP are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Trojans are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 road games.
- Mountaineers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Free Week 3 NCAA Football Final Anaylsis:
Appalachian State will host College Gameday for the first time in school history in what should be a beautiful day in the mountains. Beautiful views, with an even better result on the field would be ideal for all parties involved, and it just feels like it could be one of those special days for one of the grittiest programs in the nation. After nearly beating UNC at their game, then finishing the mission against Texas A&M in their physical fashion, App State comes into this one with all of the momentum. Boone will be rocking this Saturday, and having the Gameday crew on their side only adds more fuel.
Take App State’s spread for this Sun Belt battle this weekend.
4* Free Week 3 NCAA Betting Pick: App State -12.5
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