Sun Belt Preview: Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-2) vs. Ga Southern Eagles (2-2)
The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Ga Southern Eagles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Paulson Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 19½-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.
Appalachian State lost its last outing, a 21-20 result against Golden Eagles on September 20. Appalachian State failed to cover in that game as a -2.5-point favorite, while the 41 combined points took the game UNDER the total.
Last time out for Ga Southern, they were a 28-6 winner as they battled Jaguars on the road. Ga Southern covered in the match as a -2.5-point favorite, while 34 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Team records:
Appalachian State: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Ga Southern: 2-2 SU, 4-0 ATS
Appalachian State most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 1-9
After outgaining opponent are 3-1
When playing within the conference are 5-1
Ga Southern most recently:
When playing in September are 2-7
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 3-2
When playing within the conference are 4-1
A few trends to consider:
Appalachian State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Appalachian State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Appalachian State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ga Southern is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Ga Southern is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Appalachian State home to South Alabama, Saturday, October 4
Ga Southern at New Mexico State, Saturday, October 4
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