Arkansas St. Red Wolves vs Appalachian St. Mountaineers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Arkansas State Red Wolves will face off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinals at Pensacola Bay Center. Arkansas State defeated Louisiana in the quarterfinals, while Appalachian State secured a win over Georgia Southern in overtime after squandering a halftime lead. Both teams are on winning streaks and have no players listed on the injury reports. Appalachian State opens as the betting favorite at -5 with no movement in the line. For expert College Basketball Picks, visit our site for game-winning selections.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Wolves +185 | Mountaineers -225

Spread: Red Wolves +5 (-110) | Mountaineers -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Appalachian St. will win straight-up is 69%.

Arkansas St. Red Wolves

Arkansas State has shown a strong offensive performance this season, averaging 79.0 points per game and scoring 89 points in their recent victory over Louisiana. Freddy Hicks led with 23 points, while Taryn Todd contributed 18. They shot 50% overall and dominated the boards, outrebounding their opponents. However, they struggled against Appalachian State earlier in the season. Todd, Fields, and Dominquez were key players in their regular season offense, with Fields leading in assists. Nelson led in rebounds and blocked shots. In terms of power ranking, Arkansas State is ranked 54 in offense and 321 in defense. They have a record of 17-15 and perform moderately well in shooting percentages and rebounding. Defensively, they struggle with allowing field goals and free throws. Overall, Arkansas State has had a decent season but there are areas for improvement, particularly on the defensive end.