The Appalachian State Mountaineers (16-13, 10-8 SBC) wrap up their home schedule at Holmes Convocation Center against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (14-15, 7-11 SBC). Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mountaineers beat the Troy Trojans, 68-59, while the Chanticleers lost a tough one against the South Alabama Jaguars, 74-71.
The Mountaineers held the Trojans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.341 (below their season average of 0.471) and had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.253). Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 24.2). Justin Forrest played well for Appalachian State with 24 points and six rebounds. Coastal Carolina was lifted by Tyrell Gumbs-Frater, who finished with 33 points.
In their first matchup this year, Isaac Johnson led the Mountaineers to a 78-58 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. One of Appalachian State’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Coastal Carolina had 17.
The physical Appalachian State offense could be living from the charity stripe in this contest. The Mountaineers currently rank 85th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.255, while Coastal Carolina ranks 342nd in FTA rate allowed (0.319).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Appalachian State averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Coastal Carolina ranks 209th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Chanticleers average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 115th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 184th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Appalachian State ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Coastal Carolina ranks 97th (3.2).
- The Chanticleers average 40.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. The Mountaineers rank 155th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- Appalachian State averages 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 165th in the NCAA. Coastal Carolina ranks 275th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 2.0 for the season.
