The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) and Miami Hurricanes (0-1) meet Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Appalachian State at Miami odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Mountaineers picked up a 33-19 win over East Carolina in a neutral-site game in Charlotte, North Carolina Sept. 2. App State had a 33-9 lead early in the fourth quarter before taking the foot off the gas. The Mountaineers were good for 226 yards on the ground, and 259 yards through the air.
The Hurricanes, No. 24 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports, were worked over by Alabama last week in Atlanta. The U is definitely not back after a 44-13 whitewashing, coming nowhere near a cover as 19.5-point underdogs.
Appalachian State at Miami odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Appalachian State +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Miami -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Appalachian State +8.5 (-112) | Miami -8.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Appalachian State at Miami odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Miami 34, Appalachian State 27
Money line
A play on Miami (-320) will cost you three times your potential return, and that’s way too risky based upon its performance last week. They looked dead in the water early, but it was also against Alabama.
AVOID.
Against the spread
APPALACHIAN STATE +8.5 (-112) has a tremendous rushing attack, and they’ll put Miami -8.5 (-108) to the test. I think the Hurricanes end up earning a hard-fought victory, but this won’t be easy.
The Mountaineers boasted two 100-yard tailbacks last week, as RB Nate Noel led the way with 126 yards, while veteran RB Camerun Peeples also hit triple digits with 100 yards and two scores.
Over/Under
OVER 54.5 (-110) is the play, as we have two talented teams taking the field in South Florida.
We touched on App State’s rushing attack, but don’t discount Miami’s offense after their blowout loss. I think Miami QB D’Eriq King, who made it through his first game back after a gruesome injury, should show out and put up some nice numbers after being snowed under last week early.
This game has the potential to be a shootout and an unexpected good game.
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