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The Cure Bowl will see the Appalachian State Mountaineers heading into a showdown with the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM ET on ABC.
The Mountaineers are the favorites (-6.5) in their game against the RedHawks, with the over/under being 44.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mountaineers are -255 and the RedHawks are +203.)
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Game Info for Appalachian State vs. Miami (OH)
- Game Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Stadium: FBC Mortgage Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | -6.5 | -112 | -108 | 44.5 | -109 | -111 | -255 | +203 |
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State has posted a 6-6-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, Appalachian State is 2-3 against the spread.
- Appalachian State has gone over in seven of its 13 games with a set total (53.8%).
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
- Appalachian State has the 79th-ranked defense this season (389.2 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 20th-best with a tally of 451.2 yards per game.
- Appalachian State sports the 90th-ranked defense this year (28.4 points allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 20th-best with 34.8 points per game.
- Appalachian State has the 47th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (213.1 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 23rd-best with 278.2 passing yards per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 24th-worst in the FBS (176.2 rushing yards allowed per game), Appalachian State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 49th in the FBS by putting up 173 rushing yards per game.
- Offensively, Appalachian State ranks 41st in the FBS with a 42.6% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 94th in third-down conversion rate allowed (176.2).
- Appalachian State owns the 39th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 22 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (86th in the FBS).
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar has thrown for 3,546 yards (272.8 ypg) to lead Appalachian State, completing 64.3% of his passes and recording 33 touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 235 rushing yards on 76 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Nate Noel, has carried the ball 174 times for 827 yards (63.6 per game), scoring five times.
- Kanye Roberts has been handed the ball 113 times this year and racked up 648 yards (49.8 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Kaedin Robinson’s leads his squad with 787 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 59 receptions (out of 81 targets) and scored 10 touchdowns.
- Christan Horn has hauled in 34 receptions totaling 544 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Makai Jackson’s 24 grabs have yielded 383 yards and two touchdowns.
- Nate Johnson paces the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has seven TFL and 37 tackles.
- Andrew Parker, Appalachian State’s top tackler, has 83 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Tyrek Funderburk has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 41 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended.
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
- Miami (OH) has a 9-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Miami (OH) is 3-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Miami (OH)’s 12 games with a set total.
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) is posting 330.9 total yards per contest on offense this season (102nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 326 total yards per contest (27th-ranked).
- Miami (OH) has been excelling on defense, surrendering just 16.2 points per game (seventh-best). On offense, it ranks 68th by accumulating 26.9 points per game.
- Miami (OH)’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 174.8 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 197.2 passing yards per contest (28th-ranked).
- Miami (OH) ranks 69th in the FBS with 156.2 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 35th with 128.8 rushing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Miami (OH)’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 12th-best in the FBS with a 30.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is putting up a 35.9% third-down rate, which ranks 98th.
- With 15 forced turnovers (84th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (23rd in the FBS) this season, Miami (OH) ranks 45th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has compiled 1,634 yards (125.7 ypg) while completing 59% of his passes and collecting 14 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 140 yards with two touchdowns.
- Rashad Amos is his team’s leading rusher with 176 carries for 887 yards, or 68.2 per game. He’s found paydirt 12 times on the ground, as well.
- Aveon Smith has racked up 280 yards (on 75 carries) with one touchdown.
- Gage Larvadain has registered 39 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 660 (50.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 62 times and has seven touchdowns.
- Cade McDonald has put together a 349-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 27 passes on 43 targets.
- Joe Wilkins has racked up 343 reciving yards (26.4 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Caiden Woullard has 9.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL and 35 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 103 tackles, seven TFL, three sacks, and one interception.
- Yahsyn McKee leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 50 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
