The Texas State Bobcats (15-9, 8-5 SBC) will be at the Holmes Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-11, 7-6 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Mountaineers were victorious over the UT Arlington Mavericks 57-50, while the Bobcats easily got past the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 100-63.
The Bobcats had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 14.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.680 (above their season average of 0.494). Appalachian State, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.490 (below their season average of 0.499) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 28.4). UT Arlington put up marks of 0.379 and 29.3, respectively, for those same stats. Appalachian State was led by O’Showen Williams, who recorded 25 points and six rebounds. Alonzo Sule, meanwhile played well for Texas State, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Nijal Pearson led the Bobcats to an 82-57 win. He produced 22 points and five rebounds. The Bobcats’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Mountaineers. Texas State had a rate of 13.1, while Appalachian State posted a mark of 21.1.
Appalachian State might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Texas State ranks 87th in defensive efficiency, while the Mountaineers rank 197th in offensive efficiency.
Texas State Bobcats at Appalachian State Mountaineers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Appalachian State ranks 174th (13.6).
- The Mountaineers rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bobcats rank 114th (3.5).
- The Bobcats rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Mountaineers rank 132nd (6.7).
- Appalachian State ranks 181st in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Texas State ranks 293rd (16.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 2.1 for the season.
