The Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans will hit the floor running against the away Appalachian State Mountaineers Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Appalachian State Mountaineers were listed as 19-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans currently sport a 14-1 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 8-3 ATS. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 3-12 and 8-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans produce a 2-9 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Appalachian State Mountaineers have gone 6-7 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 83-ranked Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans and the No. 246-rated Appalachian State Mountaineers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Arkansas-Little Rock has the nation's No. 206-rated offensive output, at 68.8 PPG. The visiting Appalachian State Mountaineers defense ranks No. 211 allowing on average 75.93 PPG. The Trojans FG% has averaged 43.23% so far, more than the Arkansas-Little Rock Mountaineers marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.24% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Appalachian State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Texas State out of the gym and running up a 76-56 score at Holmes Convocation Center.
Lis Shoshi scored 10 points leading the Trojans to a 58-57 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at Jack Stephens Center on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Arkansas State, Saturday, January 16th
Arkansas-Little Rock at Arkansas State, Monday, January 18th