The Georgia Southern Eagles (9-5, 3-0 SBC) will be at the Holmes Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-6, 2-1 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Mountaineers fell to the Georgia State Panthers, 69-60, while the Eagles barely escaped the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 70-67.
The Eagles held the Chanticleers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.541) and had a better turnover percentage (16.3 vs. 16.5). Appalachian State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 28.0). Adrian Delph had a solid performance for Appalachian State, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgia Southern received a boost from Quan Jackson, who put up 22 points and six rebounds.
The Eagles won the only game between these two teams last season, 92-69. Georgia Southern had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.591 vs. 0.366). Appalachian State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.212). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Appalachian State figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Mountaineers currently rank 84th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.460), while Georgia Southern is 194th in effective field goal percentage (0.497). Moreover, the Eagles rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Mountaineers rank 56th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.1 percent).
Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Southern ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Appalachian State ranks 221st in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- The Eagles rank 23rd in steals per game (9.1) while the Mountaineers rank 80th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Mountaineers average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the country. The Eagles rank 238th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- Georgia Southern ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while Appalachian State ranks 137th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia Southern has defeated opponents by an average of 4.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
