- Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
- Kickoff: 3:30pm EST
- Location: Avocados From Mexico - Cure Bowl, FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orange County, FL
Opening Point Spread:
App State -4.5
Latest Point Spread:
App State -6.5
Opening Money Lines:
Miami (OH) +162
App State -196
Latest Money Lines:
Miami (OH) +210
App State -265
Opening Total:
51.5
Latest Total:
44.5 (FanDuel)
For the Move
- Wind and heavy rain are currently in the weather forecast for Saturday afternoon in Orlando
- The RedHawks defense was second best in the MAC in points per game giving up only 16.2
- Miami’s backup QB Aveon Smith has only 2 TD passes since taking over for Brett Gabbert on 10/28
- These teams have only met twice – last game was 2021 with combined scoring of 48 points
Against the Move
- Appalachian State was second in the Sun Belt Conference in scoring averaging 34.8 points per game
- The Mountaineers and RedHawks have averaged over 58 points per game combined in the last 5 games
Richie’s Take:
The headlines here are bad weather and a backup QB that are pushing down the Total. The RedHawks new starter has only thrown for 2 touchdowns since taking over for Gabbert 5 games ago. But on the other side, App State can score over 30 points per game and give up 30 points per game like the 49 for Troy in the Sun Belt Championship game. Wait to see if bettors start buying back the over closer to game time and join the club – especially if the weather forecast improves . . .
