The Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-14, 3-6 SBC) will be at Strahan Coliseum to meet the Texas State Bobcats (17-5, 6-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bobcats fell to the UT Arlington Mavericks, 84-77, while the Mountaineers edged the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 85-84.
The Mountaineers had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.691 (above their season average of 0.527) and had a better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 16.8). Texas State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 17.0). Eric Terry fueled Texas State with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Appalachian State, meanwhile, rallied around Justin Forrest, who recorded 32 points.
In their first matchup this year, Tre’Larenz Nottingham led the Bobcats to a 70-69 win. He produced 16 points. Texas State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 29.7). Appalachian State, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (14-17; 82.4 percent).
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Texas State in this showdown. The Bobcats are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 64th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.7 percent. Meanwhile, Appalachian State ranks 283rd in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.0 percent.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Texas State Bobcats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 46th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Appalachian State ranks 251st in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- The Mountaineers average 25.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 56th in the country. The Bobcats rank 76th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
- The Bobcats rank 15th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Mountaineers rank 143rd (13.3).
- Texas State ranks 60th in steals per game (7.4) while Appalachian State ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 2.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
