The Georgia Southern Eagles will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Hanner Fieldhouse in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Appalachian State Mountaineers opened as 6.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Georgia Southern Eagles sit at 12-14 (11-9 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are currently 7-20 (14-11 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Georgia Southern is 13-7 OU, and Appalachian State is 13-11-1 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Georgia Southern Eagles rated this week at No. 89 and the Appalachian State Mountaineers sitting at No. 174.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Georgia Southern's No. 102-rated squad against Appalachian State's No. 136-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Georgia Southern rates No. 30 in the country with 8.81 per game, while their foes tonight, the Appalachian State Mountaineers rank No. 51 nationally with 8.37 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mountaineers got 19 points from Frank Eaves as Appalachian State ran past Troy 78-74 on Saturday at Holmes Convocation Center.
Georgia Southern got 21 points from Mike Hughes en route to a 54-52 victory over Georgia State on Tuesday at Hanner Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Georgia State, Saturday, February 27th
Georgia Southern at Louisiana-Monroe, Thursday, March 3rd