Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (3-3) are headed to Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025 where they will try to beat the Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-2). Coastal Carolina opens this matchup as 10.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 50.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head into this game 3-3 for this year. In their last contest, the Chanticleers played the UL Monroe Warhawks and took home the win by a score of 23-8. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers rushed the ball a total of 51 times and had 286 yards, which earned them an average of 5.6 yds per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they had 70 plays which gave them a total of 378 yds. Coastal Carolina relinquished 14 completions on 29 tries for 176 yds, and a completion percentage of 48.3%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Chanticleers gave up 139 yds on 33 tries, which is 4.2 yds per rush allowed.

When it comes to scoring points, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hold an average of 14.7 points per game. As a team they are averaging 158.7 yards rushing which is 69th in the nation. The Chanticleers have earned 1,738 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Coastal Carolina has totaled 4 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground. Coastal Carolina has accrued 101 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 39 penalties for 325 yards. They have surrendered the ball 14 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Chanticleers are giving up 1,328 yards which ranks them 64th in Division 1. They have conceded 221.3 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 58.8%. In total, they are surrendering 409.7 yards/outing which puts them 113th in college football. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per running attempt and 188.3 rushing yards per game so far this season. In total, they have conceded 1,130 yards via the ground game in 6 games. The Chanticleers are ranked 89th in the nation concerning team defense, allowing 26.8 points per game.

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The Mountaineers head into this game 4-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Mountaineers went home victorious with a score of 41-20 when they faced the Georgia State Panthers. Appalachian State rushed the football for 3.4 yards per tote, finishing with 124 yds on 36 attempts. The Mountaineers finished with a total of 435 yards while running 74 plays (5.9 yds per play). The Mountaineers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 52.5%, relinquishing 303 yards on 32 out of 61 passing. Appalachian State conceded 23 running attempts for 54 yds (2.3 yds per rush).

Regarding how much they score, the Mountaineers are 81st in the country holding an average of 26.3 points per outing. The Appalachian State Mountaineers have an average of 420.3 yards per game, which ranks them 48th in D-1. The Appalachian State offense has totaled 416 yds of penalties on 45 infractions, which is 24th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 7 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 129 first downs. For the year thus far, the Mountaineers currently sit at 1,667 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 277.8 throwing yards per game, which ranks 28th in the country. They maintain an average of 142.5 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 855 yards for this season.

Appalachian State has given up a total of 489 yards via the ground game (81.5 yards per contest) in addition to 5 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. They have conceded 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 270.0 yards/outing, which has them in 127th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have given up 152 points in total. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions so far this season. The Mountaineers defense has been on the field for 415 plays, ranking them 89th in the nation. The Mountaineers are conceding 25.3 points per game, which has them 76th in Division 1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Chanticleers +10.5

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