At 3:30 ET, the RedHawks and Mountaineers meet at FBC Mortgage Stadium for a week 1 NCAAF game. TV coverage is provided by ABC, and the game takes place on Saturday, December 16th. Appalachian State arrives for this non-conference game against the Mountaineers as the 5 point road favorite. Keep reading to find out my insights and suggestions for your bets.

MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers -5

This game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 27-21 in favor of Appalachian State.
  • Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 47 points, and we like the over with a projected 48 points.

Can Miami (OH) Stun the Crowd at FBC Mortgage Stadium?

The Miami (OH) RedHawks take on the Appalachian State with a 11-2 record, including 6-1 on the road and 4-1 at home.

So far, Miami (OH) has been favored eight times and the underdog in four games. This has led to an ATS record of 9-3 and an average scoring differential of +10.8.

So far this season, Miami (OH) boasts an over/under record of 4-8. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 43.1 points, while the average over/under line has been 42.9 points.

Heading into their matchup vs. Appalachian State, the RedHawks’ offense is averaging 158.3 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 57th rank in rushing yards and 103rd rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 174.8 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Miami (OH) is at 26.9 points per game, which is 49th in the NCAA.

Coming into this week’s game, the Miami (OH) defense is 55th in points allowed at 16.2 points per game. So far, team’s have averaged 197.2 passing yards per game vs. the unit (46th). On the ground, they are giving up 129.5 rushing yards, putting them 48th in college football.

Can the Mountaineers Grab a Win at Home?

The Appalachian State Mountaineers take on the Miami (OH) with a 8-5 record, including 2-3 on the road and 4-1 at home.

Appalachian State has gone into seven games as the favorite this season and three games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 4-5-1.

This season, Appalachian State has an over/under record of 5-5. Their games have, on average, produced a combined total of 63.2 points, with the typical over/under line being 55.4 points.

On the ground, the Mountaineers are 18th in college football at 489 attempts per game. This has led to an average of 174.2 (30th). So far, they have turned to the passing game 33.8 and have a per game average of 278.4. Overall, they are 16th in points (34.8 PPG).

The Appalachian State defense, going into this week’s game, holds 131st place for points allowed, allowing 28.4 points per game. Opponents have been gaining an average of 213.1 passing yards each game against them (72nd in the country). On the ground, they’re yielding 177.8 rushing yards, ranking them 134th in college football.