Thursday’s contest between the Arkansas State Red Wolves (14-5, 5-2 Sun Belt) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (11-7, 5-2 Sun Belt) at First National Bank Arena has a projected final score of 72-67 based on our computer prediction, with Arkansas State taking home the win. Game time is at 9:00 PM ET on January 23.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State should cover the spread, which is listed at 6.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 137.5 over/under.

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Arkansas State vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN2
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• Where: Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Venue: First National Bank Arena
• Line: Arkansas State -6.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): Arkansas State -280, Appalachian State +225

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Arkansas State vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Arkansas State 72, Appalachian State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Arkansas State vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

Arkansas State has a 9-9-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Appalachian State, who is 9-7-0 ATS. The Red Wolves are 8-10-0 and the Mountaineers are 6-10-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 148.7 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Arkansas State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. Appalachian State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Arkansas State Performance Insights

• The Red Wolves have a +171 scoring differential, topping opponents by nine points per game. They’re putting up 79.1 points per game to rank 80th in college basketball and are allowing 70.1 per outing to rank 135th in college basketball.
• Arkansas State is eighth in the nation at 38 rebounds per game. That’s 1.6 more than the 36.4 its opponents average.
• Arkansas State knocks down 9.4 three-pointers per game (53rd in college basketball), 2.8 more than its opponents (6.6). It is shooting 31.6% from beyond the arc (298th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30%.
• The Red Wolves average 95.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (190th in college basketball), and allow 84.6 points per 100 possessions (32nd in college basketball).
• Arkansas State has committed 9.9 turnovers per game (41st in college basketball play), 2.2 fewer than the 12.1 it forces on average (158th in college basketball).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers have a +133 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.4 points per game. They’re putting up 69.6 points per game, 298th in college basketball, and are allowing 62.2 per outing to rank 11th in college basketball.
• Appalachian State wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.1 boards. It pulls down 33.7 rebounds per game (115th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.6.
• Appalachian State makes 8.3 three-pointers per game (122nd in college basketball), 1.2 more than its opponents. It shoots 37.1% from beyond the arc (45th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 28.2%.
• Appalachian State has committed 11.1 turnovers per game (141st in college basketball) while forcing 10.2 (313th in college basketball).

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