Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 11/6/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (+21)

Total/Over-Under: 70.5

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-7) are hosting the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-2) at Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday. Appalachian State is 21-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 70.5.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 6-2 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Mountaineers faced the UL Monroe Warhawks and walked away with a win by a score of 59-28. Chase Brice went 20/30 with 256 yds through the air and 4 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 182.3 and finished the game without throwing a pick. Nate Noel was the best rusher for the Mountaineers with 17 carries for 132 yds (7.8 yards per attempt). When the final whistle blew, they ran 74 plays which totaled 521 yards. The Appalachian State Mountaineers ran the ball 42 different times and had 251 yds, which earned them an average of 6.0 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Mountaineers conceded 231 yards on 51 attempts, which is an average of 4.5 yds per run allowed. Appalachian State gave up 11 completions on 22 attempts for a total of 161 yds, and a completion percentage of 50.0%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are sitting at 34.8 points per game. As a team they're averaging 192.6 yards on the ground ranking them 39th in the country. The Mountaineers have racked up 3,714 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Appalachian State has compiled 15 passing touchdowns and 18 touchdowns via the ground. Appalachian State has recorded 192 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 43 infractions for 379 yds. They have surrendered the ball 13 times.

The Mountaineers are ranked 70th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 24.5 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 140.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,120 running yards through 8 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Mountaineers are allowing 1,897 yds which ranks them 87th in Division 1. They have relinquished 237.1 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 57.2%. Overall, they have yielded 377.1 yards per outing putting them at 71st in D-1. They have allowed 7 touchdowns by air in addition to 14 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Red Wolves head into this game 1-7 this season. The last time they took the field, the Red Wolves walked away with a loss by a score of 31-13 when they faced the South Alabama Jaguars. Lincoln Pare carried the ball 8 times for 32 yds, ending the game with 4.0 yds per attempt for Arkansas State. Layne Hatcher ended the contest with 186 yds on 19/37 through the air while his quarterback rating was 77.4. He had 3 picks and his average yards per attempt was 5.0. Arkansas State allowed 35 rush attempts for 173 yards (4.9 yards per rush). The Red Wolves secondary gave up a completion percentage of 74.4%, relinquishing 251 yds on 29 out of 39 through the air. The Red Wolves finished the game with 224 yds on 63 plays (3.6 yards per play). Arkansas State rushed for 1.5 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 38 yards on 26 carries.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves have an average of 408.3 yards/outing, which is good for 61st in the nation. The Arkansas State offense has accrued 385 yds of penalties on 48 infractions, ranking them 76th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. For the year so far, the Red Wolves have thrown for a total of 2,626 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 328.3 throwing yards per game, putting them at 10th in Division 1. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Red Wolves sit 76th in the nation by tallying 27.5 PPG.

Arkansas State has allowed the opposition a total of 2,207 yards rushing (275.9 yards per contest) in addition to 22 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have given up 22 touchdowns from the passing game and 283.4 yards/game, which puts them in 135th in Division 1. The Red Wolves defense has been on the field for 562 plays, which is 91st in the country. The Red Wolves are giving up 42.4 points per contest, ranking them 140th in D-1. In total, they have given up 339 points.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Red Wolves +21

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