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The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Miami (OH) RedHawks play in the Cure Bowl on December 16, 2023, with kickoff at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ABC.
The RedHawks are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6.5), against the Mountaineers (with an over/under of 41.5 points).
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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 | 41.5 | -110 | -111 | -253 | +202 |
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State has a 6-6-1 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, Appalachian State is 2-3 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Appalachian State’s 13 games with a set total.
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
- Appalachian State owns the 79th-ranked defense this season (389.2 yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 20th-best with a tally of 451.2 yards per game.
- Appalachian State has the 90th-ranked defense this year (28.4 points allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 20th-best with 34.8 points per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Appalachian State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS by averaging 278.2 per game. The Mountaineers rank 47th on defense (213.1 passing yards allowed per game).
- Appalachian State owns the 49th-ranked rushing offense this season (173 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst with 176.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Appalachian State ranks 41st in third-down efficiency (42.6%) on offense and 94th in third-down conversion rate allowed (40.8%) on defense this year.
- With 22 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) against 19 turnovers committed (86th in the FBS), Appalachian State (+3) has the 39th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
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 tossing 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.
- Nate Noel has carried the ball 174 times for a team-high 827 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 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 team-high 787 yards as a receiver have come on 59 receptions (out of 81 targets) with 10 touchdowns.
- Christan Horn has reeled in 34 passes while averaging 41.8 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- Makai Jackson’s 24 catches have turned into 383 yards and two touchdowns.
- Nate Johnson has collected 7.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording seven TFL and 37 tackles.
- Appalachian State’s top-tackler, Andrew Parker, has 83 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Tyrek Funderburk has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 41 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended to his name.
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
- Miami (OH)’s ATS record is 9-3-0 this season.
- Miami (OH) is 3-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year.
- Miami (OH) games have hit the over in four out of 12 opportunities (33.3%).
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) ranks 102nd with 330.9 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 27th with 326 total yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, allowing only 16.2 points per game (seventh-best). Offensively, it ranks 68th by piling up 26.9 points per game.
- Miami (OH) ranks 19th-worst in passing yards per game (174.8), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 28th in the FBS with 197.2 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- With 156.2 rushing yards per game on offense, Miami (OH) ranks 69th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 35th, surrendering 128.8 rushing yards per contest.
- Miami (OH) ranks 98th in the FBS with a 35.9% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 12th-best by giving up a 30.2% third-down rate.
- Miami (OH) owns a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 45th in the FBS.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has recored 1,634 passing yards, or 125.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 59% of his passes and has thrown 14 touchdowns with five interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 10.8 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- The team’s top rusher, Rashad Amos, has carried the ball 176 times for 887 yards (68.2 per game) with 12 touchdowns.
- Aveon Smith has rushed for 280 yards on 75 carries with one touchdown.
- Gage Larvadain has collected 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 caught 27 passes and compiled 349 receiving yards (26.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Joe Wilkins has racked up 343 reciving yards (26.4 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Caiden Woullard has 9.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 35 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek, Miami (OH)’s leading tackler, has 103 tackles, seven TFL, three sacks, and one interception this year.
- Yahsyn McKee leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 50 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
