It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-11, 0-3 SBC) welcome the Texas State Bobcats (13-3, 2-1 SBC) to the Holmes Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Free Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last game, they beat the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 65-61. Texas State’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Coastal Carolina. The Bobcats had a rate of 13.8 (better than their season average of 17.3), while the Chanticleers posted a mark of 19.4. Texas State rallied around Alex Peacock, who led the team in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The Mountaineers lost to the UT Arlington Mavericks in their last outing, 82-72. UT Arlington’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Mavericks had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 22) and total rebounds (43 vs. 27). Appalachian State’s Tyrell Johnson contributed 12 points and eight rebounds in the contest.
After the Mountaineers won both games against the Bobcats last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Appalachian State won 59-56. Appalachian State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 20.0). Texas State, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (13-17; 76.5 percent).
It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Mountaineers will look to push the more half-court-oriented Bobcats. The Mountaineers rank 33rd in possessions per game while the Bobcats are 216th.
Texas State vs. Appalachian State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas State ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Appalachian State ranks 240th (39.0).
The Bobcats rank 25th in assists per game (16.8) while the Mountaineers rank 151st (13.2).
Texas State averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. Appalachian State ranks 96th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
The Mountaineers rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Bobcats rank 70th (20.6).
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The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 14.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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