| MATCHUP | Appalachian State Mountaineers | Georgia State Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-12 | |
| Where | GSU Convocation Center, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Georgia State Panthers Preview
Georgia State Panthers have a 5-11 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the Sun Belt Conference. They have a 3-1 home record and are coming off an 89-71 away win against Coastal Carolina. Their previous three games were an 84-80 away loss against Marshall, a 110-72 home win against Charleston Southern and a 70-63 away win against App State.
Offensively, Georgia State averages 70.9 points per game, while allowing 76.4 points per game defensively. The Panthers shoot with 38% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.8 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
Micah Tucker leads Georgia State in scoring, with an average of 12.6 points per game, while shooting with 42.6% from the field and 86.2% from the free throw line. Joah Chappelle is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game, while Malachi Brown adds a team-high 3.2 assists per game.
App State Mountaineers Preview
App State Mountaineers have a 9-7 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the Sun Belt Conference. They have a 2-4 away record and are coming off an 88-81 away loss against Marshall. Their previous three games were an 81-73 away win against Old Dominion, a 70-63 home loss against Georgia State and a 67-49 home win against Coastal Carolina.
Offensively, App State averages 74.4 points per game, while allowing 67.8 points per game defensively. The Mountaineers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 5.2 steals per game defensively.
Kasen Jennings leads App State in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 75.9% from the free throw line. Luke Wilson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game, while Alonzo Dodd adds a team-high 3.6 assists per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers @ Georgia State Panthers Betting Trends: January 8, 2026
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- Georgia State has won each of its last five home games following a road win.
- Appalachian State has lost four of its last five road games against Conference opponents.
- Georgia State has won the first half in each of its last seven games at GSU Convocation Center.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Georgia State has lost nine of its last 10 night games.
- Appalachian State has won seven of its last eight night games against Georgia State.
- Appalachian State has won the first half in three of its last four night games against Georgia State.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia State’s last 12 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Appalachian State’s last seven road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
App State vs Georgia State Prediction
In this App State vs Georgia State Prediction, App State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. App State has been the better team this season, with a better overall record but have been below average on the road and have back-to-back losses that also failed to cover the spread. On the flip side, Georgia State is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 4-1 against the spread and has been very strong at home, so I like them as home dogs in this matchup. Take Georgia State on the moneyline for plus money.