Wednesday’s contest between the Sam Houston Bearkats (3-2) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-2) at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum has a projected final score of 77-73 based on our computer prediction, with Sam Houston coming out on top. Game time is at 4:00 PM ET on November 27.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup against Sam Houston. The total is listed at 142.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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Sam Houston vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: FloCollege
• Where: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Venue: Raiford G. Trask Coliseum
• Line: Sam Houston -6.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Sam Houston -250, Appalachian State +198

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Sam Houston vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Sam Houston 77, Appalachian State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Sam Houston vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)

Sam Houston is 2-2-0 against the spread, while Appalachian State’s ATS record this season is 1-3-0. The Bearkats are 4-0-0 and the Mountaineers are 3-1-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams average 158.8 points per game, 16.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Sam Houston Performance Insights

• The Bearkats’ +16 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 84.6 points per game (44th in college basketball) while allowing 81.4 per outing (341st in college basketball).
• Sam Houston loses the rebound battle by 3.0 boards on average. It records 30.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 305th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 33.2 per outing.
• Sam Houston knocks down 11.2 three-pointers per game (11th in college basketball), 2.4 more than its opponents (8.8). It is shooting 43.8% from deep (sixth-best in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 38.6%.
• The Bearkats rank 109th in college basketball with 100.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 305th in college basketball defensively with 97 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Sam Houston has won the turnover battle by 2.6 turnovers per game, committing 13.2 (273rd in college basketball play) while forcing 15.8 (31st in college basketball).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers’ +24 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 74.2 points per game (223rd in college basketball) while allowing 69.4 per outing (149th in college basketball).
• Appalachian State wins the rebound battle by an average of seven boards. It pulls down 37.4 rebounds per game (59th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.4.
• Appalachian State connects on 1.6 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.2 (89th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6.
• Appalachian State has committed 13.2 turnovers per game (273rd in college basketball), 3.2 more than the 10 it forces (316th in college basketball).

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