The Appalachian State Mountaineers (7-4, 1-0 SBC) will be at Trojan Arena to go head-to-head against the Troy Trojans (5-7, 1-0 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Troy Trojans Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Trojans easily got past the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 77-59, while the Mountaineers defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 81-71.
Appalachian State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.246 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 28.9). South Alabama was 0.158 and 27.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Trojans, meanwhile, knocked down 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and held the Chanticleers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.381 (below their season average of 0.559). Troy was lifted by Zay Williams, who put up 11 points and seven rebounds. Justin Forrest, meanwhile played a key role for Appalachian State with 32 points and six assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Mountaineers won the last matchup 72-64. Appalachian State’s 0.186 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Troy, who had a mark of 0.048. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Getting to the line might be hard to find for Troy in this contest. The Trojans currently rank 265th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.193, while Appalachian State ranks 38th in FTA rate allowed (0.157).
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Troy Trojans Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Appalachian State averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. Troy ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Trojans average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Mountaineers rank 85th in assists allowed per game (11.9).
- The Trojans rank 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Mountaineers rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- Appalachian State ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Troy ranks 119th (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (6.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 8.5 for the season.
