Appalachian State (6-7) vs Texas State (8-6)
January 4, 2025 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Appalachian State -1.5 / Texas State +1.5 — Over/Under:
The Texas State Bobcats and Appalachian State Mountaineers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Holmes Convocation Center. Here’s a Texas State vs Appalachian State Prediction. This article will include a Texas State vs Appalachian State Pick.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats lost to UT Arlington and Marshall, and they play Troy, Southern Miss, and Georgia State next. The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 76.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Tyrel Morgan is averaging 15.2 points and 7 rebounds, while Tylan Pope is averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kaden Gumbs is the third double-digit scorer and Coleton Benson is dishing 0.5 assists. The Texas State Bobcats are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Texas State Bobcats are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers lost to North Texas and Troy, and they play Coastal Carolina, James Madison, and Old Dominion next. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 69.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.4 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Myles Tate is averaging 14.5 points and 4.9 assists, while CJ Huntley is averaging 14 points and 5 rebounds. Jalil Beaubrun is dishing 0.4 assists and Dior Conners is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 63.8 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 4.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Appalachian State has won each of its last seven day games at George M. Holmes Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas State has lost three of its last four games.
- Texas State has lost the first half in three of its last four games at George M. Holmes Convocation Center.
Why the Texas State Bobcats will win
- Appalachian State has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas State has won each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
- Appalachian State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas State’s last seven games against the Sun Belt Conference has produced a total of 134+ points.
- Seven of Appalachian State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
Texas State vs Appalachian State Injury Report
Neither Texas State nor Appalachian State have a player listed on its injury report.
Texas State vs Appalachian State Prediction
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are getting the edge because they’re at home, but I’m not buying it. We’ve seen Appalachian State lose four straight games, and that includes an outright upset loss to the Ragin’ Cajuns. We’ve also seen Appalachian State lose twice at home this season. The Texas State Bobcats have a road win under their belt, and they’ve pulled off upset wins over Ohio and Princeton. Texas State can score the basketball with just about anyone in the country. That’s not the case for App State. If those shots fall, the Mountaineers are in trouble. I’ll grab the bucket with the Bobcats on the road.