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Game time: January 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: Holmes Convocation Center — Boone, NC

Article updated Jan 2, 2:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Troy Trojans and Appalachian State programs are set to face off in a basketball game in North Carolina. Troy is coming off a recent home victory against Georgia State,

Game outlook

The Troy Trojans and Appalachian State programs are set to face off in a basketball game in North Carolina. Troy is coming off a recent home victory against Georgia State, while Appalachian State was defeated by North Texas on the road. Both teams have an even 10-10 record in their all-time series, with Troy winning the most recent matchup. Troy is the current betting favorite with a -2 spread that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Trojans -135 | Mountaineers +115

Spread: Trojans -2 (-110) | Mountaineers +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Troy will win straight-up is 57%.

Troy Trojans

Troy's basketball team has been performing well this season, with a recent victory over Georgia State bringing their overall record to 8-4. Led by Myles Rigsby, the Trojans are averaging 75.4 points per game and have shown strength in rebounding and assists. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 66.4 points per game. The team's shooting percentages are solid, with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and a free throw percentage of 72.1%. Troy ranks well in rebounding, assists, and scoring defense. It will be important for players like Jerrell Bellamy, Marcus Rigsby Jr., and others to contribute for the team to continue their success this season. Let us do the work for you and choose the Best NCAA Cappers to follow this promising team.

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Appalachian St. Mountaineers Analysis

Appalachian State's recent game against North Texas resulted in their fourth loss in the last five games, dropping them to 6-6 overall and 0-1 in Sun Belt action this season. Despite shooting 52.4% from the field and displaying solid offensive statistics, the Mountaineers couldn't overcome a deficit in the second half, ultimately losing to North Texas. Leading scorer Myles Tate contributed 21 points, five assists, and five steals in the defeat. The team's offensive power ranking is 301st in the nation, with an average of 70 points per game. Defensively, they rank 44th in the country, allowing 65 points per game. Appalachian State's performance on the court is marked by balanced scoring from key players like CJ Huntley, Myles Tate, and Jalil Beaubrun. Despite their struggles at the free-throw line, shooting just 63.5%, the Mountaineers continue to compete with the help of rotation players and a solid shooting performance from beyond the arc. Overall, Appalachian State's performance this season reflects their standing as a challenging team in college basketball.

Appalachian State Struggles Extend as Troy Secures Road Victory

Appalachian State has faced offensive struggles this season, particularly in their free throw shooting, leading to missed scoring opportunities. Despite being at home, they have suffered four losses in their last five games. Troy may only have one player averaging in double figures, but they possess solid secondary scoring options within their rotation. While the Trojans have a 2-3 record on the road, their losses have been to tough opponents such as Houston, Arkansas, and Oregon, all of whom are highly ranked. Appalachian State has not secured a victory against a Division I team since defeating Colgate on a neutral court on November 29. Continuing this trend, Troy secures a victory on the road, extending their winning streak to four games.

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SportsJaw Trojans vs Mountaineers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Trojans vs Mountaineers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Troy Trojans-130 → -140Moved
  • Moneyline · Appalachian St. Mountaineers+108 → +120Moved
  • Spread · Troy Trojans-2 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Appalachian St. Mountaineers+2 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over134 (-110) → 132.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134 (-110) → 132.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Troy Trojans
22-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Appalachian St. Mountaineers
2-8-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-02T19:14:13.524Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-06Appalachian St. Mountaineers 62 · Troy Trojans 66
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Troy Trojans defeated Appalachian St. Mountaineers 69-61

Troy Trojans defeated Appalachian St. Mountaineers 69-61 on January 2, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. Troy Trojans' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Troy Trojans -2.5 (-110) spread, Troy Trojans covered, while the 130 combined points finished under the recorded total of 132.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerSpread · Appalachian St. Mountaineers +2 (-110)Loss
  • HitmanhartSpread · Troy Trojans -2 (-110)Win
  • 1118240754Total · Over 134 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Troy Trojans +2 (-110)Win
  • Josh720Spread · Troy Trojans -2 (-110)Win