Mitchell Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host South Alabama Jaguars and the visiting Appalachian State Mountaineers in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Appalachian State Mountaineers opened as 3.5-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 South Alabama Jaguars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Alabama Jaguars are 10-9 so far on the season, and 12-3 ATS vs the number. The Appalachian State Mountaineers, meanwhile, are 8-11 and 8-7-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen South Alabama go 7-7-1 and the Appalachian State Mountaineers go 7-9 on betting totals.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 172-rated Appalachian State Mountaineers taking on the No. 197-rated South Alabama Jaguars in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features South Alabama's No. 232-ranked scoring average of 68.42 PPG, against a Appalachian State Mountaineers defense rated No. 190 and allowing 74.63 PPG. The South Alabama Jaguars FG% has averaged 42.13% to date this season, less than the Appalachian State Mountaineers shooters have managed so far (44.02% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mountaineers endured a 60-59 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Saturday, despite a 17-point effort from Ronshad Shabazz at Holmes Convocation Center.
The Jaguars got 18 points from Josh Ajayi as South Alabama ran past Coastal Carolina 60-57 on Thursday at Mitchell Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Troy, Monday, January 22nd
South Alabama at Louisiana-Lafayette, Thursday, January 25th