Sun Belt opponents match up when the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-4) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-4) square off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

The Mountaineers are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Monarchs (with an over/under of 60.5 points).

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

Old Dominion vs. Appalachian State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Monarchs (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Monarchs (-130), Mountaineers (+108)
• Total: 60.5 points

Old Dominion vs. Appalachian State betting info and stats

Old Dominion has five wins against the spread through eight opportunities so far this season (5-3-0). Old Dominion lost the lone game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. Appalachian State has a pair of wins against the spread this season (2-4-0). When Appalachian State is the underdog by 2.5 points or more, it has covered the spread one time (1-2 ATS). This is the fourth game this year Appalachian State is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost each such contest.

Old Dominion vs. Appalachian State recent stats and trends

Old Dominion Monarchs

• Old Dominion is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The last three Old Dominion games averaged 55.5 total points, five fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Appalachian State Mountaineers

• Appalachian State is 1-2 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• Appalachian State and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• Appalachian State’s last three games have ended with an average of 60.2 points scored. That’s 0.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Old Dominion vs. Appalachian State key players

Old Dominion Monarchs

• Colton Joseph has thrown for 875 yards, completing 59.1% of his passes and recording eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 412 yards (51.5 ypg) on 59 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
• Aaron Young has racked up 431 yards on 100 carries while finding paydirt three times as a runner.
• Isiah Paige’s team-leading 417 yards as a receiver have come on 37 catches (out of 62 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Pat Conroy has put together a 324-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 22 passes on 35 targets.
• Diante Vines’ 25 receptions have yielded 240 yards and one touchdown.
• Mario Thompson has racked up 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 43 tackles.
• So far Jahron Manning leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 54 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions this season.

Appalachian State Mountaineers

• Joey Aguilar has compiled 2,058 yards (294 per game) while completing 56.5% of his passes and tossing 14 touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 98 yards with two touchdowns.
• Kanye Roberts has rushed 79 times for 323 yards, with one touchdown.
• Ahmani Marshall has run for 234 yards across 50 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
• Kaedin Robinson has collected 44 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 686 (98 yards per game). He’s been targeted 69 times.
• Makai Jackson has 30 receptions (on 54 targets) for a total of 340 yards (48.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Christan Horn’s 17 receptions (on 33 targets) have netted him 336 yards (56 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Thomas Davis leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 17 tackles.
• Appalachian State’s tackle leader, Ronald Clarke, has 24 tackles this year.
• Seth Robertson has a team-high one interception to go along with four tackles and one pass defended.