Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Queens (NC) vs Appalachian State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boone.
Queens (NC) vs Appalachian State Prediction
The Royals and Mountaineers are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Appalachian State as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.
Queens (NC) vs. Appalachian State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Queens (NC) Royals at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Where: Boone at Holmes Convocation Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds APPLST -8.5, QUEEN +291 | APPLST -376 O/U 150
Royals Preview: Are Queens (NC) Ready for a Road Win?
Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games
Queens (NC) faced a tough road matchup against BYU on Wednesday, November 13th, losing 99-55. Entering the game as +31 point underdogs, the Royals not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
BYU took control early, leading 51-26 at halftime. Queens managed just 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. The total points for the game were 154, falling short of the 158.5 O/U line.
Royals Offense Breakdown
Queens struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 55 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 31% of their attempts, while they connected on 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.
Dawson Baker was a bright spot, scoring 22 points in 18 minutes, shooting 80% from the field and 85.7% from three. Trevin Knell added 16 points, hitting 4 threes, and Egor Demin contributed 14 points and 5 assists.
Royals Team Defense
Queens (NC) Royals gave up 99 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 51% from the field. They allowed 58% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 25 of 43 shots.
From beyond the arc, Queens allowed 15 threes on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 8 times, where they made 4 free throws. Queens gave up 21 offensive rebounds.
Mountaineers Preview: Will Appalachian State Make it Happen at Home?
Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
Appalachian State's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 87-56 to Wisconsin on Sunday. The Mountaineers were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.
Appalachian State struggled offensively, scoring just 20 points in the first half. Although they managed to score 36 points in the second half, their defense allowed Wisconsin to put up 51 points after halftime.
Mountaineers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Appalachian State managed just 56 points, shooting 37.5% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 42.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 53.8% of their attempts.
Steven Crowl and John Tonje each contributed 17 points, with Crowl shooting 58.3% and Tonje 57.1%. The Mountaineers grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists, with Tonje adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists to his stat line.
Mountaineers Team Defense
Appalachian State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 42 shots.
From beyond the arc, the Mountaineers held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 8 made threes on 28 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 81%. Additionally, Appalachian State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Royals vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Royals have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games at home, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Royals have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- The last three games that Appalachian State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.
Queens (NC) vs Appalachian State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Appalachian State -8.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.