Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Georgia State Panthers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia State vs Appalachian State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boone.

Georgia State vs Appalachian State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mountaineers at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and Appalachian State is favored by -12 vs. Georgia State in a Sun Belt conference matchup.

Georgia State vs. Appalachian State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia State Panthers at Appalachian State Mountaineers
Where: Boone at Holmes Convocation Center
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds APPLST -12, GAST +550 | APPLST -820 O/U 141.5

Panthers Preview: Are the Panthers Ready for a Road Win?

Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games

Georgia State improved to 7-14 on the season with an 85-81 win over Marshall on Thursday. The Panthers were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

Georgia State led 51-37 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 166, going over the O/U line of 150.5.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Georgia State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, with the Panthers hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts and 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 threes.

Cesare Edwards led the way with 27 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 64.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Dezayne Mingo added 23 points and 7 assists, also hitting 66.7% from deep. Georgia State was efficient at the free-throw line, making 8 of 9 attempts for 88.9%.

Panthers Team Defense

Georgia State's defense struggled, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Panthers couldn't contain the two-point attack, with their opponent hitting 55% of their shots inside the arc, going 20/36.

From three-point range, Georgia State's opponent connected on 12 of 30 attempts, shooting 40%. The Panthers sent them to the free-throw line just 7 times, where they made 5 free throws. Georgia State also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Mountaineers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Appalachian State?

Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

The Mountaineers dropped to 10-9 on the season after a narrow 78-77 home loss to Old Dominion on Wednesday. Appalachian State entered the game as -10.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Appalachian State led 38-33 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

Appalachian State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 37% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 27 attempts, while going 17 for 32 (53.1%) on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Mountaineers made 13 of 17, good for 76.5%.

Sean Durugordon led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three-point range. Myles Tate added 23 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 34.8% from the field and 33.3% from deep. Robert Davis Jr. contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Alonzo Dodd chipped in 16 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc.

Mountaineers Team Defense

Appalachian State's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37%. At the free-throw line, they went 13/17, converting 76% of their attempts. Appalachian State also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Panthers vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Georgia State has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
The Mountaineers are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Georgia State has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Against the spread, the Mountaineers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.