The Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-13, 0-5 SBC) and the Arkansas State Red Wolves (8-11, 2-4 SBC) go head-to-head at Convocation Center. The Mountaineers will try to snap their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Red Wolves fell to the Texas State Bobcats, 77-64, while the Mountaineers were defeated by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 89-72.
Appalachian State did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (18-23; 78.3 percent) while Arkansas State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.456 vs. 0.490). Arkansas State’s Ty Cockfield II led the way, finishing with 21 points. Meanwhile, Appalachian State was lifted by Justin Forrest, who had 21 points.
The Red Wolves dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent matchup, Arkansas State won 82-79. One of Arkansas State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Appalachian State had 18. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Arkansas State in this matchup. The Red Wolves rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Appalachian State ranks 302nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent).
Appalachian State at Arkansas State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State ranks 44th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Appalachian State ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- The Red Wolves average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. The Mountaineers rank 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Arkansas State ranks 120th in steals per game (6.2) while Appalachian State ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Mountaineers rank 167th in assists per game (12.8) while the Red Wolves rank 227th (11.3).
- Appalachian State averages 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Arkansas State ranks 114th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers have been outscored by an average of 7.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Appalachian State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
