Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

On November 2, 2024, the Old Dominion Monarchs will visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina, for a critical Sun Belt conference matchup. Get in on the action with our free NCAAF picks.

Old Dominion (4-4) has leaned on a tenacious ground game and a resilient defense to reach a balanced season, despite ups and downs. Quarterback Colton Joseph has shown glimpses of his potential, throwing for 875 yards and 8 touchdowns, though turnovers have occasionally hindered ODU’s scoring chances. Defensively, the Monarchs have excelled at limiting yardage, allowing only 285 yards per game, which has kept them competitive even against tough opponents. Safety Jahron Manning leads the team with 64 tackles, making him a central force in ODU’s defensive schemes.

Appalachian State, entering this game at 3-4, has enjoyed a season largely driven by their balanced offensive capabilities. The Mountaineers are led by quarterback Joey Aguilar, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 14 touchdowns. The rushing attack, led by Kanye Roberts with 323 yards and one touchdown complements Aguilar’s passing and provides a steady offensive threat. Known for its energetic home crowd, Appalachian State is expected to leverage this advantage to keep up the pressure on Old Dominion’s offense and push for an important conference win.

Appalachian State’s offensive depth and home-field advantage make them the favorites in this matchup. The Mountaineers are the more balanced team and have a variety of offensive weapons that will trouble the ODU defense. ODU has a good offense as well, but they will fall to App State by a score of 28-17.