| 1 | 2 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPST | 28 | 44 | 72 | 141.5 |
| OHIO | 34 | 25 | 59 | -4.5 |
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Appalachian State Mountaineers Ready to Battle Ohio Bobcats in MAC/SBC Challenge Game
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are set to take on the Ohio Bobcats in a MAC/SBC Challenge game at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. The Mountaineers are coming off a victory against Southern Miss and have won three of their last four games. They currently hold a solid 8-4 record in the Sun Belt Conference, trailing first place by just one game. On the other hand, the Ohio Bobcats have a 6-4 record in the MAC and recently snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Western Michigan. The Bobcats are four games behind the conference leaders. Ohio is favored to win by 5 points, with no significant movement in the betting line. Make sure to check out the detailed prediction for this matchup and stay tuned for more NCAAB picks.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Mountaineers +165 | Bobcats -200
- Spread: Mountaineers +5 (-110) | Bobcats -5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 67%.
Appalachian St. vs Ohio Stats
Appalachian St. Mountaineers
The Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball team has been performing well on defense this season, allowing an average of 63.3 points per game and holding opponents to 38.4% shooting overall, which ranks 14th and 11th respectively in the nation. Offensively, they score an average of 69.2 points per game and shoot 45.0% overall, ranking 299th and 170th. Myles Tate leads the team in scoring with 16.0 points per game, while CJ Huntley follows closely with 15.0 points per game. Tate also leads in assists with 5.7 per game, and Huntley leads in rebounds with 7.5 per game. The team's power ranking is 187, with a record of 14-9. Offensively, they shoot 35.3% from 3-point territory and 65.80% from the free-throw line, while defensively they allow opponents to shoot 28.2% from beyond the arc. Overall, the Mountaineers have shown strength on both offense and defense this season.
Ohio Bobcats Analysis
The Ohio Bobcats have a strong offensive presence, scoring an average of 80.6 points per game and shooting 47.3% overall. They are ranked 46th for offense in the NCAA. However, defensively, they allow an average of 75.2 points per game and opponents shoot 44.9% overall against them. Their defense is ranked 283rd. AJ Clayton leads the team in scoring at 15.6 points per game, while Jackson Paveletzke follows closely behind at 12.9 points per game. Paveletzke also leads in assists with 5.2 per game. The Bobcats have a power ranking of 74 and have a record of 12-10. In their last three matchups, they went 1-2 against Appalachian State. Overall, Ohio has a solid offensive game but struggles defensively, especially against three-point shooting.
Appalachian State's Exceptional Defense Set to Dominate Ohio in Anticipated Victory
Appalachian State boasts one of the nation's top defenses, limiting opponents to an average of 63.3 points per game, ranking 14th in the country. The Mountaineers also hold their opponents to 38.4% shooting overall (11th) and 28.2% shooting from three-point range (5th). In comparison, Ohio's defense allows an average of 75.2 points per game, placing them at 283rd in the nation. Opponents are shooting 44.9% overall and 37.6% from beyond the arc against Ohio, ranking them at 256th and 353rd, respectively. Additionally, Ohio has failed to cover the spread in its last five matchups against teams from the Sun Belt Conference. With Appalachian State's strong defense likely to stifle Ohio's offense and control the tempo of the game, the Mountaineers are poised to secure a hard-fought victory in a low-scoring contest.
