Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) vs. Clemson Tigers (0-1)
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers September 7 2024 – The much-anticipated Meet Week 2 of the NCAAF season features a fascinating contest in which the perfect App State Mountaineer takes on the Clemson Tigers, who have suffered an opening loss and seek to recover. It will take place on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in a prime time slot and will attract a large number of fans and gamblers, making the game a talking point among the best US sportsbooks.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers September 7 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Memorial Stadium |
| TV: | ACCN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Appalachian State | +490 | +16.5 (-115) | 56.5 over (-108) |
| Clemson | -710 | -16.5 (-115) | 56.5 under (-115) |
The current betting landscape shows a pronounced favor towards Clemson despite their recent loss, with a steep -710 moneyline suggesting high confidence in their recovery. Appalachian State’s +490 moneyline reflects the uphill battle they face. The 16.5-point spread indicates expected dominance by Clemson, but the mixed results on total points bets signal uncertainty about the offensive outputs from both teams.
Joey Aguilar QB vs. Cade Klubnik QB
Joey Aguilar of App State performed well in the season’s first match against the opponents, completing 22 of his 36 passes for 326 yards with no interceptions and two touchdowns to his credit, giving him a completion rating of 155.5. As a quarterback, Aguilar’s accuracy and control of the game are underlined by the number of yards per pass completed and will be necessary to break through Clemson’s defensive line.
On the other. Cade Klubnik of Clemons didn’t perform well during the first match, completing 18 of 29 attempts for 142 yards with no touchdowns and getting an interception and a passer rating of 96.3. Klubnik might have to battle more than just paper tigers beating up on lesser teams, as his yards per attempt have been reduced while he was sacked twice during the game, which means he might be pressured more against a zealous Mountaineers defense.
App State’s Offensive Dynamics
Makai Jackson and Kaedin Robinson are two players who will be talked about in the future for the Mountaineers. Jackson, in particular, has impressive speed as shown in his only carry this time, which went for a whopping 47 yards; this could be important in stretching the Clemson front seven. Robinson, the wide receiver who caught 103 yards on 8 passes from Aguilar, is another player who brings some stability in the air. These two will help break down the defense of the Clemson team and help cover the line of the game.
Clemson’s Ground and Air Attack
The current offensive configuration they possess with Phil Mafah and Antonio Williams is still a work in progress for Clemson this season. He has been rather poor this season, with an average of 3.7 yards per carry, while Williams made some 76 receiving yards but did not reach the end zone. Increasing these numbers will be very important for Clemson if they want to impose the expected dominance and explain the unpopular at -710 moneyline.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Trends
App State are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of App State’s last 7 games.
App State are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Mountaineers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
App State are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
Clemson Tigers Betting Trends
Clemson are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Tigers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Clemson are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Clemson are 11-0 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
Tigers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games played in September.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers Betting Previews
Considering the current form and historical performance, the Mountaineers may not just cover the spread but could potentially spring an upset if Aguilar continues his impressive play. Clemson, meanwhile, will need to tighten up and return to their usual dominant selves to avoid a second successive defeat. Betting trends and odds suggest a close game, potentially leaning towards a higher-scoring affair than the lines mean.
Given the dynamics, taking the Mountaineers to cover and considering the OVER on total points might offer value to bettors. As for prop bets, looking at Aguilar for an anytime touchdown could be a wise choice, given his form. Always consider how the teams have played recently and historically before placing bets, and remember, in NCAAF picks and predictions, the unexpected can often provide the best value.
Score Prediction: Clemson 35, Appalachian State 25.
