The Appalachian State Mountaineers host Troy on Saturday, looking to build on their 11-16 mark against the 13-13 Trojans in college basketball betting action at Holmes Convocation Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Appalachian State Mountaineers betting line as 2-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Troy Trojans will look to cover the spread vs the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Saturday, as the Trojans are 10-13 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Mountaineers are 11-11-2 ATS. Troy is 10-12-1 against the total, while Appalachian State is 12-11-1 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 189 (Appalachian State) and the No. 134 (Troy) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Appalachian State's No. 84 nationally ranked offense (76.67 points per game) against a Troy Trojans defense that sits as the No. 152 at 73.12 PPG. The Appalachian State Mountaineers have been averaging 43.45% from the field, less than the Trojans have managed so far this season (44.98% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Troy got 16 points from Alex Hicks en route to a 66-65 victory over Coastal Carolina on Thursday at HTC Center.
Appalachian State got 19 points from Griffin Kinney but lost anyway, 77-66, to South Alabama on Thursday at Holmes Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Troy home to Louisiana-Lafayette, Thursday, February 22nd
Appalachian State at Arkansas State, Thursday, February 22nd