The Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-13, 0-5 SBC) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they meet the Arkansas State Red Wolves (8-11, 2-4 SBC) at Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Arkansas State Red Wolves Free Prediction
The last time the Mountaineers played, they were beaten by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 89-72. Coastal Carolina’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Appalachian State. The Chanticleers had a rate of 29.0 (below their season average of 32.1), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.3). Justin Forrest was Appalachian State’s high scorer with 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
The Red Wolves fell to the Texas State Bobcats in their last contest, 77-64. One of Texas State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 39 free throw attempts, while Arkansas State had just 19. Arkansas State’s Ty Cockfield II had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
After the Red Wolves won both contests against the Mountaineers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Arkansas State won 82-79. One of Arkansas State’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 29 trips to the line, while Appalachian State went 18 times.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Arkansas State in this showdown. The Red Wolves rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Appalachian State ranks 302nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent).
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Arkansas State ranks 44th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Appalachian State ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
The Mountaineers rank 167th in assists per game (12.8) while the Red Wolves rank 227th (11.3).
Appalachian State ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while Arkansas State ranks 114th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
The Red Wolves average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. The Mountaineers rank 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Arkansas State ranks 120th in steals per game (6.2) while Appalachian State ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
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The Mountaineers have been outscored by an average of 7.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Appalachian State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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