Texas State Bobcats at Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Prediction 01/12/19

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The Texas State Bobcats (13-3, 2-1 SBC) will be at the Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-11, 0-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Texas State Bobcats at Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Mountaineers were beaten by the UT Arlington Mavericks, 82-72, while the Bobcats were victorious over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 65-61.

The Bobcats forced 15 turnovers and held the Chanticleers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.544). Appalachian State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). Appalachian State received a boost from Tyrell Johnson, who put up 12 points and eight rebounds. Alex Peacock, meanwhile was a key piece for Texas State with 13 points and six rebounds.

The Mountaineers dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, Appalachian State won 59-56. The Mountaineers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bobcats. Appalachian State had a rate of 28.6, while Texas State posted a mark of 20.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Opposite paces will be on display in this showdown. Appalachian State has preferred an up-and-down style of play (33rd in possessions per game), while Texas State has been slower-paced (216th in possessions per game).

Texas State Bobcats at Appalachian State Mountaineers Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Texas State ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Appalachian State ranks 240th (39.0).
  • The Mountaineers rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Bobcats rank 70th (20.6).
  • The Bobcats rank 25th in assists per game (16.8) while the Mountaineers rank 151st (13.2).
  • Texas State ranks 60th in steals per game (7.5) while Appalachian State ranks 96th in steals allowed per game (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
  • The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 14.5 for the season.