The Appalachian State Mountaineers (11-10, 5-5 SBC) will be at First National Bank Arena to square off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (15-7, 7-4 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Red Wolves defeated the Troy Trojans 78-62, while the Mountaineers easily got past the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 78-58.
Appalachian State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.382 (above their season average of 0.257) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 27.9). For those same stats, Coastal Carolina recorded marks of 0.250 and 25.7, respectively. The Red Wolves, on the other hand, had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.587 (above their season average of 0.495) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 17.0). Melo Eggleston played well for Arkansas State, putting up 15 points and nine rebounds. Isaac Johnson, meanwhile fueled Appalachian State with 22 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, O’Showen Williams led the Mountaineers to an 83-80 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Appalachian State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (29-36; 80.6 percent). Arkansas State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 vs. 18.4).
It could be an error-filled game for the Arkansas State offense. Arkansas State ranks 186th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Appalachian State forces the 80th-most turnovers in the country (21.3 percent). Moreover, the Mountaineers, who rank 59th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.263), will go head-to-head against the Red Wolves, who rank 324th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.291).
Appalachian State vs. Arkansas State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Appalachian State ranks 216th (24.1).
- The Mountaineers average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. The Red Wolves rank 100th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Arkansas State is fourth in the nation with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while Appalachian State is 34th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Mountaineers rank 114th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Red Wolves rank 243rd (33.0).
- Arkansas State averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. Appalachian State ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
- The Red Wolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 0.8 for the season.
