Appalachian State vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Ohio head coach Jeff Boals watches his team play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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  • Ohio is a -4.5 point favorite vs Appalachian State
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Appalachian State / Ohio TV channel: ESPN+

The Appalachian State Mountaineers visit Convocation Center Ohio to take on the Ohio Bobcats on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Athens, OH, USA.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Appalachian State vs. Ohio Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Appalachian State vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Appalachian State+4.5 -102O 142.5 -110+170
Ohio -4.5 -118U 142.5 -110-210

Appalachian State vs Ohio Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 68.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Appalachian State vs Ohio Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 66.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+2.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+10.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.03 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.70 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.34% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -5.47% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.25 Units / -22.68% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 13.88% ROI

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.25 Units / -27.12% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -4% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 32.03% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -40.69% ROI

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State shot 48% (952/1,987) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Appalachian State has averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (188 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Appalachian State is shooting 66% from the free throw line (689/1,037) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Appalachian State is shooting 65% from the free throw line (286/440) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (757 assists/ 543 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (934 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Appalachian State averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (934 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Appalachian State allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (2,149 points/2,082 shots) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (1,346/3,472) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Ohio stole the ball 222 times last season — 3rd most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Ohio has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (541 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1


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