Louisiana vs Appalachian State Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana vs App State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

App State Mountaineers Preview

App State Mountaineers have an 11-9 record this season and are in the 8th place of the Sun Belt. They have a 4-4 conference record and are coming off a 75-73 home win against Old Dominion. Their previous three games were an 80-65 home win against James Madison, a 67-62 away win against Coastal Carolina and a 52-50 away win against Georgia State.

Offensively, App State averages 72.9 points per game, while allowing 67.1 points per game defensively. The Mountaineers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 4.8 steals per game defensively.

Kasen Jennings leads App State in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 41.0% from the field and 76.1% from the free throw line. Luke Wilson is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game. Alonzo Dodd leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Preview

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns have a 5-15 record this season and are tied in the 12th place of the Sun Belt. They have a 3-5 conference record and are coming off a 59-56 away win against South Alabama. Their previous three games were a 59-54 away loss against Texas State, a 90-70 home win against Troy and an 85-79 home win against UL Monroe.

Offensively, Louisiana averages 60.2 points per game, while allowing 69.1 points per game defensively. The Ragin’ Cajuns shoot with 40% from the field and grab 30.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.4 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

Dorian Finister leads Louisiana in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 43.4% from the field and 73.1% from the free throw line. Finister also leads the team in rebounds with 5 per game. De’Vion Lavergne leads the team in assists with 2.7 per game.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns @ Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Trends: January 22, 2026

Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win

• Louisiana has lost nine of its last 10 night games.
• Appalachian State has won seven of its last eight night games at George M. Holmes Convocation Center.
• Appalachian State has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 night games against Conference opponents at George M. Holmes Convocation Center.

Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win

• Louisiana has won each of its last three night games against Appalachian State.
• Louisiana has won the first half in each of its last three games against Appalachian State.

Matchup/League Facts

• Appalachian State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (61.1%).
• Appalachian State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
• Louisiana ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (60.2).
• Louisiana ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.2).

Louisiana vs App State Prediction

In this Louisiana vs App State Prediction, App State is coming as -8.5 home favorites. App State has been the better team this season as they have more than twice as many wins as Louisiana and have been strong at home. They have been up and down recently as they have been alternating wins and losses for their last 8 games and are 4-4 against the spread as well. Louisiana is 2-4 both straight up and against the spread in its last 6 games so I see no value on either side. Louisiana has the second-worst offense in the whole country, while App State has the 76th-best defense, so I expect a low scoring affair. Take the under 125.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 125.5