Western Kentucky vs. Appalachian State Prediction and Odds for Boca Raton Bowl

Bailey Zappe and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl. Zappe needs to throw for 288 yards and five touchdowns in their final game to break the all-time passing yards and passing touchdowns record.

The game is a battle between two teams who fell short in their respective conference championships. Western Kentucky fell to UTSA in the C-USA Championship, and Appalachian State lost to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Championship.

Here are the odds for the game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Boca Raton Bowl Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

• Appalachian State -3 (-110)
• Western Kentucky +3 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Appalachian State -150
• Western Kentucky +130

Total:

68 (Over -110/Under -110)

Boca Raton Bowl Betting Trends

• Western Kentucky is 5-1 ATS in its last six games.
• The OVER is 4-1 in Western Kentucky's last five games.
• Western Kentucky is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games vs. Sun Belt opponents.
• Appalachian State is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games.
• Appalachian State is 9-1 ST in its last 10 games vs. C-USA Opponents.

Boca Raton Bowl Prediction and Pick

Everyone’s talking about Bailey Zappe, but bad news is that he’s facing one of the worst stylistic matchups for him possible.

Appalachian State ranks:

• 6th in opponent completion rate (54.6%)
• 31st in opponent yards per pass attempt (6.9)
• 24th in sack rate (8.42%)
• 13th in average opponent team passer rating.

Western Kentucky throws the ball on 68.07% of plays which is the second highest rate in the country. Now the Hilltoppers have been matched up with one of the better pass defenses in the country. I’ll take App State -3.

Pick: Appalachian State -3