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The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Miami (OH) RedHawks will meet for 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 (+5.5), against the Mountaineers (with an over/under of 47 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 | -5.5 | -111 | -109 | 47 | -110 | -110 | -219 | +177 |
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State has a 6-6-1 record against the spread this season.
- Appalachian State has a 2-4 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Appalachian State has gone over in seven of its 13 games with a set total (53.8%).
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
- On offense, Appalachian State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best in the FBS by averaging 451.2 yards per game. The defense ranks 79th (389.2 yards allowed per game).
- Appalachian State ranks 90th in scoring defense this year (28.4 points allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS 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 better on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best with 278.2 passing yards per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 25th-worst in the FBS (176.2 rushing yards allowed per game), Appalachian State has played better offensively, ranking 49th in the FBS by totaling 173 rushing yards per game.
- Appalachian State is posting a 42.6% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 41st in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 93rd, surrendering a 40.8% third-down conversion rate.
- Appalachian State ranks 39th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 22 turnovers (17th in the FBS) and committing 19 (86th in the FBS).
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar has 3,546 yards passing for Appalachian State, completing 64.3% of his passes and tossing 33 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 235 rushing yards (18.1 ypg) on 76 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Nate Noel has racked up 827 yards on 174 carries while finding paydirt five times as a runner.
- Kanye Roberts has piled up 648 yards on 113 attempts, scoring seven times.
- Kaedin Robinson has hauled in 59 catches for 787 yards (60.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone 10 times as a receiver.
- Christan Horn has grabbed 34 passes while averaging 41.8 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- Makai Jackson has a total of 383 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 24 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Nate Johnson has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL and 37 tackles.
- Appalachian State’s leading tackler, Andrew Parker, has 83 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Tyrek Funderburk leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 41 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended.
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
- Miami (OH)’s ATS record is 9-3-0 this season.
- Miami (OH) has a 3-1 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 5.5 points or more.
- Four of Miami (OH)’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) ranks 102nd with 330.9 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 27th with 326 total yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) ranks 68th in the FBS with 26.9 points per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks seventh-best by giving up only 16.2 points per game.
- Miami (OH)’s passing game has been struggling, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 174.8 passing yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 197.2 passing yards per contest (28th-ranked).
- Miami (OH) is compiling 156.2 rushing yards per game on offense this season (69th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 128.8 rushing yards per contest (36th-ranked) on defense.
- Miami (OH)’s third-down defense has been paving 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 compiling a 35.9% third-down rate, which ranks 98th.
- At +2, Miami (OH) owns the 45th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (84th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (24th in the FBS).
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert leads Miami (OH) with 1,634 yards on 111-of-188 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 140 rushing yards (10.8 ypg) on 49 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- 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 racked up 75 carries and totaled 280 yards with one touchdown.
- Gage Larvadain’s 660 receiving yards (50.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 39 catches on 62 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Cade McDonald has caught 27 passes and compiled 349 receiving yards (26.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Joe Wilkins’ 25 grabs (on 52 targets) have netted him 343 yards (26.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Caiden Woullard has racked up 9.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 35 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 103 tackles, seven TFL, three sacks, and one interception.
- Yahsyn McKee has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 50 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
