The Little Rock Trojans (16-7, 10-2 SBC) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (12-10, 6-5 SBC) face off at Jack Stephens Center. The Trojans will try to extend their five-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Little Rock Trojans ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Trojans defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 96-79, while the Mountaineers beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 71-64.
The Mountaineers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.4, had an extraordinary mark of 34.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.482). Meanwhile, Little Rock played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.736 (above their season average of 0.273) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.519). Coastal Carolina was 0.319 and 0.413, respectively, for those same stats. Little Rock was led by Ruot Monyyong, who put up 17 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Forrest led the way for Appalachian State, recording 26 points.
In their first matchup this season, Jovan Stulic led the Trojans to a 73-57 victory. He recorded 18 points and six rebounds. Little Rock’s 0.606 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Appalachian State, who had a rate of 0.371.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Little Rock. Little Rock ranks 334th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Appalachian State forces the 86th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.2 percent).
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Little Rock Trojans Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Little Rock ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Appalachian State ranks 188th (36.1).
- The Mountaineers average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Appalachian State ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Little Rock ranks 92nd (3.2).
- The Trojans rank 94th in assists per game (14.0) while the Mountaineers rank 229th (11.4).
- Appalachian State ranks 174th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Little Rock ranks 269th (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
- The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 4.6 for the season.
