The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Appalachian State and Winthrop on Saturday, with the host Mountaineers trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Eagles will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 1-2 ATS against the number this season, while the Mountaineers are 12-8-1 ATS. Winthrop is 1-2 on the totals; Appalachian State is 12-9.



View Winthrop vs Appalachian State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Appalachian State opened as 6-point favorites in this College Basketball tilt.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Mountaineers, most recently No. 183 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Eagles, who rate No. 237 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 67-65 victory for the Mountaineers.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Eagles rank No. 224 in NCAA Division 1 with 33.8 per game. That compares with Appalachian State’s No. 164 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Appalachian State is college basketball's No. 105-ranked team at 6.9 per game, while the Eagles rate No. 287 with 5 per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Winthrop owns the country's No. 125-rated mark, allowing 68.2 points per game on the highway. Appalachian State, on the other hand, rates No. 197 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Winthrop, they were a 48-45 loser as they battled Presbyterian at home. The Eagles got 14 points from Joab Jerome, but it was Presbyterian that prevailed in a 48-45 final on Tuesday at Winthrop Coliseum.

Last time out for Appalachian State, they were a 79-70 Sportsbook as they battled Chattanooga at home. They covered in the match as a 4.5-point favorite. Appalachian State earned a 79-70 victory over Chattanooga on Wednesday, getting 23 points from Mike Neal at Holmes Convocation Center.


Appalachian State Mountaineers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing The Citadel are 8-2
After playing Chattanooga are 6-4
After a win are 1-9

A few Eagles at Mountaineers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Appalachian State's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Appalachian State's last 7 games at home
Appalachian State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Appalachian State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
Winthrop at UNC Asheville, Saturday, February 25
Appalachian State at The Citadel, Wednesday, February 22