Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the Appalachian State Mountaineers try to run the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans off the court at Holmes Convocation Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Appalachian State Mountaineers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans will look to cover the spread vs the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Thursday, as the Trojans are 6-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Mountaineers are 9-8-1 ATS. Arkansas-Little Rock is 7-5 against the total, while Appalachian State is 9-9 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the Appalachian State Mountaineers, most recently No. 189 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans, who rate No. 298 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Appalachian State's No. 81-ranked offense, averaging 77.48 PPG, against a Trojans defense that ranks No. 82 at 69.05 PPG. The Mountaineers field goal percentage has averaged 43.82% so far, more than the Trojans marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.47% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Arkansas-Little Rock got 11 points from Andre Jones but lost anyway, 70-62, to Arkansas State on Saturday at Jack Stephens Center.
Appalachian State got 23 points from Ronshad Shabazz but lost anyway, 81-79, to Troy on Monday at Trojan Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Arkansas-Little Rock at Coastal Carolina, Saturday, January 27th
Appalachian State at Arkansas State, Saturday, January 27th