Thursday’s contest features the Appalachian State Mountaineers (16-10, 9-5 Sun Belt) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (14-13, 6-8 Sun Belt) squaring off at George M. Holmes Convocation Center (on February 20) at 6:30 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 75-66 victory for Appalachian State.

Based on our computer prediction, Appalachian State projects to cover the 8.5-point spread in its matchup versus Georgia Southern. The total is currently listed at 138.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 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: 138.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -365, Georgia Southern +285

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Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Appalachian State 75, Georgia Southern 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Appalachian State has an 11-13-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Georgia Southern, who is 10-16-0 ATS. The Mountaineers have gone over the point total in eight games, while Eagles games have gone over 14 times. The teams average 143.6 points per game, 5.1 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Appalachian State has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Georgia Southern has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers outscore opponents by 6.2 points per game (scoring 68.9 points per game to rank 299th in college basketball while allowing 62.7 per outing to rank 12th in college basketball) and have a +162 scoring differential overall.
• Appalachian State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 1.8 boards. It is pulling down 33.6 rebounds per game (92nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.8 per outing.
• Appalachian State connects on 1.3 more threes per contest than the opposition, 7.9 (159th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6.
• The Mountaineers rank 222nd in college basketball by averaging 94.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 26th in college basketball, allowing 85.7 points per 100 possessions.
• Appalachian State has committed 1.3 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.4 (93rd in college basketball action) while forcing 9.1 (343rd in college basketball).

Georgia Southern Performance Insights

• The Eagles have a -54 scoring differential, falling short by 2.0 points per game. They’re putting up 74.7 points per game, 161st in college basketball, and are giving up 76.7 per contest to rank 311th in college basketball.
• Georgia Southern is 132nd in college basketball at 32.9 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 33.9 its opponents average.
• Georgia Southern knocks down 9.6 three-pointers per game (37th in college basketball), 2.0 more than its opponents.
• Georgia Southern forces 12.4 turnovers per game (100th in college basketball) while committing 13.3 (332nd in college basketball).

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