The Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-14, 0-6 SBC) visit Little Rock to take on the Trojans (7-13, 2-5 SBC) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Little Rock Trojans Free Prediction
In the Mountaineers’ last contest, they were topped by the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 82-81. Arkansas State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Red Wolves had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 29) and total rebounds (43 vs. 36). Appalachian State’s Ronshad Shabazz played well, recording 22 points and six rebounds.
The Trojans lost a tough one against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in their last matchup, 72-71. Coastal Carolina’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Little Rock. The Chanticleers had a rate of 42.9 (above their season average of 31.9), while the Trojans posted a mark of 32.4. With 29 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Rayjon Tucker was the game’s high scorer.
After the Mountaineers won all three games against the Trojans last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Appalachian State won 93-64. Appalachian State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Mountaineers made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Trojans were just 12-22 (54.5 percent).
There could be plenty of transition offense in this contest that features two of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Little Rock currently ranks 40th in possessions per game (73.9) and Appalachian State is 32nd (74.4).
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Little Rock Trojans Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Appalachian State ranks 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Little Rock ranks 248th (26.2).
The Trojans rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Mountaineers rank 151st (7.1).
Little Rock ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while Appalachian State ranks 263rd (39.1).
The Trojans average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 67th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 155th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Little Rock ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Appalachian State ranks 93rd (3.3).
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The Mountaineers have been outscored by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Appalachian State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
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