Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

The Appalachian State Mountaineers and Old Dominion Monarchs meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Chartway Arena. Here’s an Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Prediction. This article will include an Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Pick.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Coastal Carolina and James Madison, and they play James Madison, Arkansas State, and UL Monroe next. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 70.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.3 points on 38.5 percent shooting. Myles Tate is averaging 15.5 points and 5.3 assists, while CJ Huntley is averaging 14.8 points and 6.1 rebounds. Dior Conners is dishing 1.1 assists and Jalil Beaubrun is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 65 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview

The Old Dominion Monarchs beat South Alabama and Louisiana, and they play Georgia Southern, James Madison, and Coastal Carolina next. The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 69.7 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Robert Davis Jr. is averaging 15 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Sean Durugordon is averaging 14.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. Devin Ceaser is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Johnson is dishing 4.6 assists. The Old Dominion Monarchs are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Old Dominion Monarchs are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win

• Old Dominion has won seven of its last eight home games following an overtime win.
• Appalachian State has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Appalachian State’s last three games.

Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win

• Old Dominion has lost seven of its last eight home night games against the Sun Belt Conference.
• Appalachian State has won 18 of its last 22 games against the Sun Belt Conference.
• Appalachian State has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Appalachian State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
• Five of Old Dominion’s last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Appalachian State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.3%).
• Appalachian State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.2).

Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Injury Report

Neither Appalachian State nor Old Dominion has a player listed on its injury report.

Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Prediction

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are the better team on both sides of the ball, especially on defense. App State should be favored. However, App State also has yet to win a road game this season and can go quiet offensively at times. During a four-game losing streak, Appalachian State failed to score more than 64 points. The Old Dominion Monarchs have seen five of their eight wins come at home, and they’ve covered seven of their last nine games. Old Dominion is also coming off an upset win over South Alabama, where the Monarchs were 14-point underdogs. Wins like that can do wonders for a team moving forward. I wouldn’t be shocked if Old Dominion won this game outright. Give me the points with the Monarchs at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Old Dominion +3.5