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Appalachian State vs Troy Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Appalachian State Mountaineers | Troy Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-7 | |
| Spread | +8.5 -112 | -8.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 136.5 (-115) | Under 136.5 (-105) |
| Where | Trojan Arena, Troy, AL | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Troy Trojans Preview
The Troy Trojans have a 15-6 overall record this season and an 8-1 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off an 83-78 away win against Georgia State and their previous three games were an 83-77 double overtime away win against Old Dominion, a 99-74 home win against Arkansas State and a 91-65 home win against Southern Miss.
Offensively, Troy averages 86.5 points per game, while allowing 76.3 points per game defensively. The Trojans shoot with 46% from the field and grab 39.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 9 steals per game defensively.
Victor Valdes leads Troy in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 41.8% from the field and 76.1% from the free throw line. Thomas Dowd is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.5 per game, while Cooper Campbell leads the team in assists with 4.9 per game.
App State Mountaineers Preview
The App State Mountaineers have a 13-9 overall record this season and a 6-4 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off a 59-43 home win against UL Monroe and their previous three games were a 72-58 home win against Louisiana, a 75-73 home loss against Old Dominion and an 80-65 home win against James Madison.
Offensively, App State averages 72.2 points per game, while allowing 65.5 points per game defensively. The Mountaineers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 39.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 4.8 steals per game defensively.
Kasen Jennings leads App State in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 40.4% from the field and 76.7% from the free throw line. Luke Wilson is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game, while Alonzo Dodd leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers @ Troy Trojans Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Troy Trojans will win
- Troy has won each of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents.
- Appalachian State has lost seven of its last eight games at Trojan Arena.
- Troy has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games at Trojan Arena.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won four of its last five games.
- Appalachian State has won the first half in five of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Troy’s last seven games have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Each of Appalachian State’s last five games at Trojan Arena have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
App State vs Troy Prediction
In this App State vs Troy Prediction, Troy is coming as -7 home favorites. Troy has been the better team this season, has been almost perfect at home and has been red-hot lately, with a 9-1 record in its last 10 games and 8-2 against the spread. App State has been up and down lately, with a 5-4 record in its last 9 games and 5-5 against the spread, while having a top-80 defense in the nation this season. Troy on the other hand, has the 19th-best offense in the country so far and combined with the home court advantage, I expect them to get the job done and cover the spread in this one.
