Appalachian State Mountaineers Battle vs Texas State Bobcats Highlights College Basketball Odds Menu

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Texas State Bobcats vs Appalachian State Mountaineers battle Monday at Holmes Convocation Center as the Mountaineers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Texas State Bobcats opened as 1.5-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).

Texas State Bobcats vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Appalachian State Mountaineers sit at 6-13 (5-8-2 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Texas State Bobcats are currently 12-8 (7-7 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Appalachian State is 8-7 OU, and Texas State is 8-6 OU.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 136-rated Texas State Bobcats taking on the No. 214-rated Appalachian State Mountaineers in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Appalachian State's No. 101-ranked scoring average of 76.11 PPG, against a Texas State Bobcats defense rated No. 21 and allowing 63.15 PPG. The Appalachian State Mountaineers FG% has averaged 42.48% to date this season, less than the Texas State Bobcats shooters have managed so far (43.87% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Bobcats got 18 points from Kavin Gilder-Tilbury as Texas State ran past Coastal Carolina 52-50 on Saturday at HTC Center.

Ronshad Shabazz chucked in a team-high 33 points for Appalachian State on Saturday, but they still came up short in losing 83-67 at Holmes Convocation Center.

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