Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Mountaineers at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Appalachian State is favored by -13.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +13.5

This game will be played at Pensacola Bay Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.
  • Even though we have Appalachian State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +13.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can Georgia Southern Secure a Road Victory?

Georgia Southern has gone 9-23 overall and 9-10 in Sun Belt play. They have a three-game win streak, and their most recent game was a 76-71 win over South Alabama. So far, the Eagles have gone 3-16 on the road compared to 6-7 at home.

On the season, Georgia Southern has been the underdog in 26 of their 32 games, going 5-21 in those matchups. As the underdog, they have an average scoring margin of -11.7 points per game. Their average scoring margin at home is +2.5 points per game.

Georgia Southern has gone 15-15-2 against the spread this season, including a 7-11-1 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Eagles have a record of 12-13-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Georgia Southern has gone 7-3 against the spread.

Georgia Southern’s over/under record this season is 20-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 152.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (147.2). So far, 11 of their games have had a lower over/under line than today’s line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points and the over/under record is 2-1.

In their recent game, the Eagles’ offense concluded with 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.1 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 294th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 118th in percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.

Coming into the game, Georgia Southern will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 79.1 points per game (321st). The Georgia Southern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed South Alabama to connect on 5 threes.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Appalachian State?

Appalachian State has been dominant at home this season, going 15-1 with an average scoring margin of +14.2 points per game. Their win streak at home is currently at 10 games, and they are 10-0 in their last 10 games at home.

Overall, the Mountaineers are 26-5 this season, and they have won their last seven games. In Sun Belt play, they are 16-2, and they have been favored in 26 of their 31 games.

Appalachian State has an overall ATS record of 19-11 this season, including a mark of 10-6 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountaineers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.

Appalachian State’s over/under record this season is 17-13 and the average scoring total in their games is 144.7 points. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (142.6). This year, 10 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 137 points.

In their previous game, the Mountaineers’ offense finished with 80 points, which is right in line with their current average of 78.7 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Tre’Von Spillers, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 13.1, while Donovan Gregory also carries a PPG average of 13 into the game.

This season, the Appalachian State defense has been impressive, holding the 32nd position in the country while permitting an average of 66.1 points per contest. So far, the Appalachian State defense is giving up an average of 9.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.3 times per game (438th).