The Appalachian State Mountaineers (9-8, 3-3 SBC) will be at Strahan Coliseum to challenge the Texas State Bobcats (9-8, 2-4 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bobcats were victorious over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 78-66, while the Mountaineers fell to the UT Arlington Mavericks, 66-56.
The Bobcats made 29 of their 39 free throws (74.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 15.9). Appalachian State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.460 vs. 0.464). Nijal Pearson had a good outing for Texas State with 29 points and five assists. Kendall Lewis had a good game for Appalachian State, contributing 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bobcats dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Texas State won 74-71. Texas State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.589 vs. 0.491). Appalachian State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.309 vs. 0.143). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas State should have a considerable advantage. The Bobcats defense ranks 92nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while the Appalachian State offense is ranked 222nd in effective field goal percentage (0.491).
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Appalachian State ranks 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Texas State ranks 271st (15.5).
- The Bobcats rank 108th in steals per game (6.8) while the Mountaineers rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Bobcats rank 50th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Mountaineers rank 126th (12.7).
- Appalachian State ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Texas State ranks 111th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers have been outscored by an average of 7.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Appalachian State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.6 points.
