The North Carolina State Wolfpack (9-3) and their phenomenal offense host the Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-4) and their exceptional defense. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wolfpack won big over the Citadel Bulldogs 83-63, while the Mountaineers beat the Troy Trojans 70-65.
Appalachian State played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.251) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.501). For those same stats, Troy recorded marks of 0.182 and 0.402, respectively. The Wolfpack, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.044) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.4 (below their season average of 28.7). Markell Johnson played well for North Carolina State, collecting 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to his zeroth triple-double of the season. Appalachian State, meanwhile, was led by Justin Forrest, who had 25 points and five rebounds.
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as North Carolina State ranks 38th in offensive efficiency and Appalachian State is 40th in defensive efficiency.
Appalachian State at North Carolina State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Appalachian State ranks 217th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Mountaineers rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Wolfpack rank 102nd (6.6).
- North Carolina State averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Appalachian State ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- The Mountaineers average 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The Wolfpack rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- North Carolina State ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.8) while Appalachian State ranks 116th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 8.3 for the season.
