Troy vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • Troy is a -2.5 point favorite vs Appalachian State
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Troy / Appalachian State TV channel: ESPN+

The Troy Trojans visit Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Boone, NC.

Troy is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Troy vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Troy-2.5 -105O 133.5 -105-140
Appalachian State +2.5 -115U 133.5 -115+115

Troy vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Troy will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Troy vs Appalachian State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Troy will cover the spread with 63.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Troy has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games (+13.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.90 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+10.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.33 Units / 29% 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 Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)

Troy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Troy has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -6.52% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.85% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units / -17.81% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Troy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Troy had 23.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Troy has averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (184 turnovers/12 games) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Troy made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Troy had 23.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State shot 56% from inside the arc (598/1,073) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

Appalachian State is shooting 64% from the free throw line (155/244) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 69%

Appalachian State is shooting 47% (1,248/2,639) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

Troy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Troy has averaged 10.5 steals per game (440 steals/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Troy averaged 10.6 steals per game (317 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Troy averaged 10.6 steals per game (317 steals/30 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Troy has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (278 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Appalachian State has allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (2,929 points/2,820 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Appalachian State allowed opponents to shoot 39% (812/2,082) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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