Southern Miss vs Appalachian State Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Southern Miss vs Appalachian State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 7th at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 18-15 (9-9) this season after they defeated Texas State by a score of 81-77 in their last game. Southern Miss led 37-33 at halftime and they scored 44 points in the second half to secure the win. The Golden Eagles shot 53% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Tylik Weeks led Southern Miss with 32 points and two assists, while Isaac Taveras added 10 points and four rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, Southern Miss defeated JMU by a score of 86-80 and South Alabama by a score of 68-55. The Golden Eagles have scored 73.9 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. Tylik Weeks is averaging 18.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Djahi Binet is averaging 11.4 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Golden Eagles. Southern Miss is shooting 45.0% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 30.2% on three pointers this year. 

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 19-12 (11-7) this year after they lost to Texas State by a score of 60-57 in their last game. Appalachian State trailed 34-33 at halftime, but they only scored 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Mountaineers shot 35% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Alonzo Dodd led App State with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Jalen Tot added 15 points and one assist in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Appalachian State defeated Georgia Southern by a score of 89-74, but lost to Marshall by a score of 94-93 before that. The Mountaineers have scored 72.0 points per game with 39.3 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.4 points against per game this season. Kasen Jennings is averaging 15.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Alonzo Dodd is averaging 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers. Appalachian State is shooting 44.1% from the field, 63.6% on free throws, and 30.5% on three pointers this year. 

Southern Miss vs Appalachian State Prediction 

Southern Miss comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have won two games in a row in the SBC tournament. The Golden Eagles are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 81+ in four of their last five. App State has lost three of their last four games and they have scored 58 points or fewer in two of those four. Southern Miss is rolling right now and I can’t go against them. Take the Golden Eagles here.

David Racey's Pick: Southern Miss ATS