The Appalachian State Mountaineers will look to improve on a 6-20 record on Saturday when they host the Troy Trojans in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Holmes Convocation Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Appalachian State Mountaineers betting line opened as -4.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Appalachian State Mountaineers currently sport a 6-20 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 13-11 ATS. The Troy Trojans are 9-17 and 10-14 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Appalachian State Mountaineers produce a 12-11-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Troy Trojans have gone 9-15 against the totals betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 150 (Appalachian State) and the No. 251 (Troy) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Troy is ranked No. 136 in NCAA basketball at 36.54 per game. Contrast that with Appalachian State's No. 145 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Appalachian State is the No. 60-ranked team in the country at 8.23 per game, while Troy rates No. 129 at 7.08 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Trojans got 28 points from Wesley Person as Troy ran past South Alabama 61-54 on Tuesday at Mitchell Center.
The Mountaineers wasted a 27-point performance from Frank Eaves in losing to South Alabama 75-71 on Thursday at Holmes Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Troy home to Louisiana-Lafayette, Thursday, February 25th
Appalachian State at Georgia Southern, Thursday, February 25th