The Little Rock Trojans (12-7, 6-2 SBC) will be at the Holmes Convocation Center to meet the Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-9, 4-4 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Little Rock Trojans at Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Mountaineers barely escaped the Arkansas State Red Wolves 83-80, while the Trojans beat the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 71-55.
The Trojans had a better free throw rate (0.145 vs. 0.055) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.505). Appalachian State, on the other hand, was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Mountaineers made 29 of their 36 free throws (80.6 percent), while the Red Wolves were just 16-30 (53.3 percent). Appalachian State received a boost from O’Showen Williams, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Ruot Monyyong played well for Little Rock, recording 11 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks.
The Mountaineers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 77-73. Appalachian State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Mountaineers made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Trojans were just 12-20 (60.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Little Rock in this meeting. The Trojans currently rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while Appalachian State ranks 195th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.7 percent).
Little Rock Trojans at Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Little Rock ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.7) while Appalachian State ranks 193rd (36.6).
- The Mountaineers rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Trojans rank 89th (3.4).
- Appalachian State ranks 87th in steals per game (7.3) while Little Rock ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Trojans rank 40th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Mountaineers rank 156th (13.1).
- Appalachian State ranks 154th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Little Rock ranks 266th (16.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.7 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 2.1 points.
