Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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  • Appalachian State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Georgia Southern / Appalachian State TV channel: ESPN+

The Georgia Southern Eagles visit Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Boone, NC, USA.

Appalachian State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia Southern+8.5 -110O 139.5 -110+320
Appalachian State -8.5 -110U 139.5 -110-425

Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Appalachian State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.62 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+5.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+3.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+4.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.13 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.45 Units / -19.09% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 1.28% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.79% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.35 Units / -11.73% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -12.6% ROI).

  • 14-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -2.9% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.55 Units / -32.33% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 23.53% ROI

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has a 28% free throw rate (468 free throw attempts/1,693 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Georgia Southern has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/27 games) this season — tied for 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Georgia Southern averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (525 free throw attempts/1,853 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Georgia Southern has made 9.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

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 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (209 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Appalachian State is shooting 66% from the free throw line (324/492) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Appalachian State has an eFG% of 52% this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,300 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Georgia Southern has averaged 8.1 steals per game (218 steals/27 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (2,149 points/2,082 shots) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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