The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) square off against an FCS opponent, the Lindenwood Lions (0-1), on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

The Mountaineers are very big favorites (currently -31.5) in their matchup against the Lions, with the over/under at 52.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mountaineers are -14286 and the Lions are +3100.)

Read on for our betting preview for this this game between the Mountaineers and the Lions, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Appalachian State vs. Lindenwood betting lines

• Spread favorite: Mountaineers (-31.5)
• Moneyline: Mountaineers (-14286), Lions (+3100)
• Total: 52.5 points

Appalachian State vs. Lindenwood betting info and stats

Appalachian State has won once against the spread so far this season (1-0-0). Appalachian State won the lone game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. Lindenwood has yet to win a game against the spread so far this season (0-1-0). Lindenwood has not been the underdog on the moneyline yet this season.

Appalachian State vs. Lindenwood key players

Appalachian State Mountaineers

• Last year Joey Aguilar recorded 3,002 passing yards (272.9 per game), a 55.9% completion percentage, 23 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He also added 207 rushing yards on 59 carries with two rushing TDs (averaging 18.8 rushing yards per game).
• Ahmani Marshall racked up 713 rushing yards (64.8 per game) and seven touchdowns last year.
• Kanye Roberts ran for 332 yards on 82 carries (41.5 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown last year.
• Kaedin Robinson picked up 53 receptions for 840 yards and two touchdowns last season. He was targeted 82 times, and averaged 93.3 yards per game.
• Makai Jackson also impressed receiving last year. He collected 46 receptions for 745 yards and five touchdowns. He was targeted 81 times.
• Christan Horn reeled in 20 passes on 39 targets for 367 yards and one touchdown, compiling 45.9 receiving yards per game.
• Last season Michael Fletcher racked up 4.0 sacks, 2.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Last season Brendan Harrington grabbed 44 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• Last season Seth Robertson had a huge stat line of one interception, 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

Lindenwood Lions

• Nate Glantz connected on 58.7% of his passes and threw for 2,311 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. Glantz also helped with his legs, accumulating six touchdowns on 24.8 yards per game.
• Steve Hall averaged 67.3 rushing yards per game and tallied five rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Cortezz Jones rushed for 552 yards. He also scored five total touchdowns.
• Jeff Caldwell averaged 84.3 receiving yards and racked up 10 receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2024 season.
• Reece Thomas caught 27 passes last season on his way to 315 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
• Abraham Haerr averaged 26.8 receiving yards per game on 1.7 targets per game a season ago.
• Last year Donnie Wingate collected 5.0 sacks, 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
• Devon Edwards put together a great stat line last year, collecting eight tackles.
• Last year Jayden Patrick intercepted three passes to go along with four tackles and one sack.