Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Appalachian State (19-11) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern (15-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Georgia Southern / Appalachian State TV channel: ESPN+

The Georgia Southern Eagles (15-16) visit Pensacola Bay Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (19-11) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EST in Pensacola, FL.

Appalachian State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia Southern+13.5 -110O 145.5 -115+600
Appalachian State -13.5 -110U 145.5 -105-900

Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Appalachian State will win this college basketball game with 92.4% 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 Appalachian State will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 games (+9.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 23 games (+9.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 27 games (+17.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.65 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.65 Units / 4.7% ROI).

  • 11-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.5 Units / -23.55% ROI
  • 20-12 when betting the Over for +6.8 Units / 19.29% ROI
  • 12-20 when betting the Under for -9.95 Units / -28.31% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has a 19-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+8.05 Units / 25.27% ROI).

  • 24-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.7 Units / 11.71% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (316 turnovers/24 games) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Georgia Southern has 16.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Georgia Southern has averaged 10.5 assists per game (253 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Georgia Southern has made 9.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (665/1,000) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Appalachian State is shooting 57% from inside the arc (482/844) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 51%

Appalachian State is shooting 47% (712/1,500) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Appalachian State is shooting 65% from the free throw line (298/457) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/24 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (659/1,419) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,916 points/1,419 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (702 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Appalachian State has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (1,596 points/1,554 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,355/3,423) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Appalachian State has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (702 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7


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