Wednesday’s game that pits the Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (10-13, 5-6 Sun Belt) at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has a projected final score of 75-65 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Appalachian State, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 6:30 PM ET on February 5.

Based on our computer prediction, Appalachian State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 8.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 136.5 total.

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Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Boone, North Carolina
• Venue: George M. Holmes Convocation Center
• Line: Appalachian State -8.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -429, Southern Miss +320

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Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Appalachian State 75, Southern Miss 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. Southern Miss

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

Appalachian State has a 9-11-0 record against the spread this season compared to Southern Miss, who is 12-9-0 ATS. The Mountaineers have an 8-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Golden Eagles have a record of 7-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 142.2 points per game, 5.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Appalachian State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the past 10 contests. Southern Miss has gone 7-3 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers’ +134 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 69.6 points per game (295th in college basketball) while allowing 63.5 per outing (16th in college basketball).
• Appalachian State wins the rebound battle by 1.7 boards on average. It records 33.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 32 per contest.
• Appalachian State hits 8.1 three-pointers per game (146th in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents (7). It is shooting 35.9% from deep (80th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 28.7%.
• The Mountaineers rank 229th in college basketball by averaging 94 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 39th in college basketball, allowing 85.8 points per 100 possessions.
• Appalachian State has committed 1.3 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.8 (125th in college basketball play) while forcing 9.5 (335th in college basketball).

Southern Miss Performance Insights

• The Golden Eagles’ -71 scoring differential (being outscored by 3.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 72.6 points per game (227th in college basketball) while giving up 75.7 per outing (296th in college basketball).
• The 34.1 rebounds per game Southern Miss accumulates rank 86th in college basketball. Their opponents record 33.1.
• Southern Miss knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (274th in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (306th in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make, shooting 32.2% from deep.
• Southern Miss has committed 2.5 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 13.9 (339th in college basketball) while forcing 11.4 (200th in college basketball).

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