Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Appalachian State when they take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Monday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Appalachian State Mountaineers in this one, their betting line was listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Western Carolina Catamounts Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Carolina Catamounts sit at 2-6 (4-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are currently 5-4 (4-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Western Carolina is 6-1 OU, and Appalachian State is 4-3 OU.
This game puts the Western Carolina Catamounts, most recently No. 318 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Appalachian State Mountaineers, who rate No. 205 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Appalachian State is ranked No. 4 in NCAA basketball at 45.56 per game. Contrast that with Western Carolina's No. 217 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Western Carolina is the No. 89-ranked team in the country at 8.57 per game, while Appalachian State rates No. 14 at 11 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mountaineers blew out South Florida on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 84-61 win at Holmes Convocation Center.
The Catamounts got 22 points from Mike Amius, but it was College of Charleston that prevailed in a 69-60 final on Thursday at TD Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Akron, Saturday, December 9th
Western Carolina at North Carolina, Wednesday, December 6th