The Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-9, 0-1 SBC) will attempt to put an end to their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Troy Trojans (7-6, 0-1 SBC) at Trojan Arena. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Troy Trojans Free Prediction
The last time the Mountaineers played, they blew out the Mars Hill Lions, 125-62. The Mountaineers had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.729 vs. 0.427). With 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting, Justin Forrest was the game’s leading scorer.
The Trojans had no trouble getting past the Fort Valley State Wildcats in their last outing, 95-60. The Trojans had a much better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 30.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 27.6). Alex Hicks was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Mountaineers won the most recent matchup 65-54. Appalachian State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.310). Troy, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent).
It will be a showdown of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Mountaineers will look to push the more methodical Trojans. The Mountaineers rank 31st in possessions per game while the Trojans are 196th.
Appalachian State at Troy Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Troy, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Under
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
Appalachian State ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Troy ranks 180th (24.2).
The Trojans average 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 141st in the country. The Mountaineers rank 231st in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
Troy ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while Appalachian State ranks 129th (2.8).
The Trojans rank 106th in steals per game (6.5) while the Mountaineers rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
^^^^^
