Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 5
Published 10:38 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wednesday’s game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (10-13, 5-6 Sun Belt) at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has a projected final score of 75-65 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Appalachian State squad coming out on top. Tipoff is at 6:30 PM ET on February 5.
Based on our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (8.5) against Southern Miss. The two sides are projected to exceed the 137.5 total.
Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss Game Info & Odds
- Date: Wednesday, February 5, 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 -8.5
- Point total: 137.5
- Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -469, Southern Miss +340
Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.
Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Appalachian State 75, Southern Miss 65
Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss
- Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-8.5)
- Pick OU: Over (137.5)
Appalachian State is 9-11-0 against the spread, while Southern Miss’ ATS record this season is 12-9-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Mountaineers are 8-12-0 and the Golden Eagles are 7-14-0. The teams combine to score 142.2 points per game, 4.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Appalachian State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the last 10 contests. Southern Miss has gone 7-3 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.
Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.
Appalachian State Performance Insights
- The Mountaineers’ +134 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 69.6 points per game (295th in college basketball) while giving up 63.5 per contest (16th in college basketball).
- The 33.7 rebounds per game Appalachian State averages rank 106th in the country, and are 1.7 more than the 32 its opponents grab per contest.
- Appalachian State makes 8.1 three-pointers per game (146th in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents (7).
- The Mountaineers rank 229th in college basketball with 94 points scored per 100 possessions, and 39th in college basketball defensively with 85.8 points conceded per 100 possessions.
- Appalachian State has committed 1.3 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.8 (124th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.5 (335th in college basketball).
Southern Miss Performance Insights
- The Golden Eagles have a -71 scoring differential, falling short by 3.1 points per game. They’re putting up 72.6 points per game, 229th in college basketball, and are allowing 75.7 per contest to rank 296th in college basketball.
- Southern Miss records 34.1 rebounds per game (85th in college basketball), compared to the 33.1 of its opponents.
- Southern Miss knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (276th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7. It shoots 31.4% from deep, and its opponents shoot 32.2%.
- Southern Miss loses the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 13.9 (339th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.4.
Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.