Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • Georgia Southern (15-15) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Appalachian State (16-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers (16-14) visit W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (15-15) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Statesboro.

Georgia Southern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Appalachian State+1.5 -105O 131.5 -110+110
Georgia Southern -1.5 -115U 131.5 -110-135

Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Georgia Southern will win this game with 55.1% confidence.

Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Appalachian State and Georgia Southern, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 42 games (+23.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 23 away games (+11.55 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 22 away games (+9.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 away games (+8.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 49 games (+7.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 50 games (+19.55 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has gone 14-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 4.42% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.38% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.38% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has gone 14-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI).

  • 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -7.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -7.91% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.25 Units / -0.84% ROI

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (747 assists/ 594 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Appalachian State has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (594 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Appalachian State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (646/960) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Appalachian State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (646/960) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 10.0 assists per game (239 assists/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Georgia Southern has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,646 points/1,408 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Georgia Southern has averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (261 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Georgia Southern has 15.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Appalachian State has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Appalachian State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (361 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Appalachian State has allowed 64.3 points per game (1,543 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 67.1

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,253 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (168/494) this season — 5th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (575/1,333) this season — 4th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 42%

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,612 points/1,333 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.18


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