Wednesday’s contest that pits the Appalachian State Mountaineers (7-7, 1-2 Sun Belt) versus the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-7, 1-2 Sun Belt) at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has a projected final score of 71-64 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Appalachian State, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 6:30 PM ET on January 8.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (7.5) versus Coastal Carolina. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 127.5 total.

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Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Boone, North Carolina
• Venue: George M. Holmes Convocation Center
• Line: Appalachian State -7.5
• Point total: 127.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -400, Coastal Carolina +300

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Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Appalachian State 71, Coastal Carolina 64

Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (127.5)

Appalachian State has compiled a 5-7-0 record against the spread this season, while Coastal Carolina is 8-5-0. The Mountaineers have gone over the point total in five games, while Chanticleers games have gone over five times. The teams score an average of 138.7 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Appalachian State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the last 10 games. Coastal Carolina has gone 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers average 69.5 points per game (304th in college basketball) while allowing 65 per outing (44th in college basketball). They have a +63 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 4.5 points per game.
• Appalachian State ranks 126th in the country at 34 rebounds per game. That’s three more than the 31 its opponents average.
• Appalachian State makes 8.1 three-pointers per game (155th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.3. It shoots 35.3% from deep while its opponents hit 28.7% from long range.
• The Mountaineers average 92.7 points per 100 possessions (257th in college basketball), while allowing 86.7 points per 100 possessions (86th in college basketball).
• Appalachian State has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 11.7 per game (197th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.9 (330th in college basketball).

Coastal Carolina Performance Insights

• The Chanticleers put up 69.2 points per game (311th in college basketball) while allowing 67.1 per outing (77th in college basketball). They have a +31 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 2.1 points per game.
• Coastal Carolina pulls down 34.2 rebounds per game (109th in college basketball) while conceding 28.5 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 5.7 boards per game.
• Coastal Carolina connects on 7.4 three-pointers per game (216th in college basketball), 1.9 more than its opponents.
• Coastal Carolina has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 10.5 per game (86th in college basketball) while forcing 7.1 (362nd in college basketball).

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