South Alabama Jaguars vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Odds and Trends

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.

Betting Trends
  • Appalachian State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 6 games
  • Appalachian State is 1-21 SU in its last 22 games on the road
  • Appalachian State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Alabama
  • South Alabama is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
  • South Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Appalachian State
  • South Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Appalachian State

Next Betting Matchups

Appalachian State at Troy, Monday, January 22nd
South Alabama at Louisiana-Lafayette, Thursday, January 25th

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