Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs
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Mountaineers and Chanticleers Set to Clash in Sun Belt Conference Showdown at Holmes Convocation Center

In this upcoming Sun Belt Conference game, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-7, 1-2 Sun Belt) will face off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (7-7, 1-2 Sun Belt) at the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, North Carolina. Coastal Carolina enters the game with momentum, winning four of their last six games, while Appalachian State recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over Texas State. Both teams are fully healthy with no players listed on the injury report. Appalachian State is currently the betting favorite, opening at -7.5 with no movement in the line. Be sure to explore the betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for this anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Chanticleers +285 | Mountaineers -360
• Spread: Chanticleers +7.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 128.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Appalachian St. will win straight-up is 78%.

Coastal Carolina vs Appalachian St. Stats

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have a power ranking of 293 and are ranked 312th in offense, scoring an average of 69.1 points per game, and 106th in defense, allowing an average of 68.4 points per game. They have a record of 8-7 this season. Offensively, the Chanticleers shoot 44.7% overall and 34.1% from 3-point range, while defensively allowing opponents to shoot 41.2% overall and 27.1% from 3-point territory. Leading scorer RaSheed Jones averages 13.7 points per game on 46.3% shooting, followed by Noah Amenhauser with 10.9 points on 63% shooting. Jones also leads in assists and steals, while Amenhauser is the team's rim protector. In terms of rebounds, Denzel Hines leads the team with 6.5 boards per game. Overall, Coastal Carolina shows strength on defense but struggles offensively.

Appalachian St. Mountaineers Analysis

The Appalachian State Mountaineers have an average of 69.5 points scored per game and allow an average of 65.0 points per game. They shoot 45.3% overall and 35.3% from three-point range, while holding opponents to 39.0% shooting overall and 28.7% from three-point land. Myles Tate leads the team in scoring with 15.0 points per game, followed by CJ Huntley with 13.9 points per game. Tate also leads in assists and steals, while Huntley leads in rebounds. The Mountaineers have a power ranking of 234 and are ranked 309th for offense and 45th for defense. They have a record of 7-7 overall and Coastal Carolina has won 2 of their last 3 matchups against Appalachian State. On offense, the Mountaineers shoot 44.77% from the field and 63.85% from the free-throw line, making 33.89% of their three-pointers. They average 37.77 rebounds per game and have 12.92 offensive assists and 12.38 turnovers per game. On defense, they allow 39.12% shooting from the field and 74.30% from the free-throw line, with opponents shooting 28.31% from three-point range. They average 35.77 defensive rebounds per game and have 11.54 defensive assists and 10.23 turnovers per game.

Appalachian State showcases strong shooting and tough defense ahead of matchup with Coastal Carolina

Appalachian State has demonstrated a strong shooting performance, with a 45.3% overall shooting rate and a 35.3% rate from 3-point territory, despite averaging only 69.5 points per game. This low scoring average can be attributed to the deliberate nature of their offensive strategy, which utilizes a significant amount of time on each possession. Additionally, their defense has been solid, limiting opponents to an average of 65.0 points per game and a 39.0% shooting rate. Coastal Carolina, known for their three-point shooting prowess at 34.1%, will face a challenge against Appalachian State's perimeter defense, which holds opponents to a 28.7% shooting rate from behind the line. It is worth noting that Appalachian State has performed well against Coastal Carolina in recent matchups, covering the spread in 10 out of the last 15 games.

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