Georgia State vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Appalachian State (10-6) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Georgia State (7-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Georgia State / Appalachian State TV channel: ESPN+

The Georgia State Panthers (7-6) visit Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-6) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Boone, NC.

Appalachian State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Georgia State vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia State+9.5 -110O 141.5 -110+350
Appalachian State -9.5 -110U 141.5 -110-500

Georgia State vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Appalachian State will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Georgia State vs Appalachian State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Appalachian State will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)

Georgia State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia State has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.05 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -100% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.55 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / -100% ROI

Georgia State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia State has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Georgia State is shooting 45% (468/1,036) this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Georgia State has made 6.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Georgia State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (230/304) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 69%

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (509 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Appalachian State is shooting 32% from three (359/1,108) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Appalachian State has averaged 10.6 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Appalachian State is shooting 45% (1,314/2,910) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Georgia State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia State has averaged 5.9 steals per game (275 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Georgia State has averaged 6.0 steals per game (96 steals/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Georgia State has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (413 rebounds/16 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia State has allowed 70.8 points per game (3,328 points/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 69.8

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,296 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (1,148/2,943) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Appalachian State has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (1,073 points/1,074 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (395/1,074) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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