Saturday’s game between the Ohio Bobcats (12-10) and Appalachian State Mountaineers (14-9) matching up at Convocation Center Ohio has a projected final score of 73-71 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Ohio, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 2:00 PM ET on February 8.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (4.5) against Ohio. The two sides are projected to score the same number of points as the 143.5 total.

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Ohio vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Athens, Ohio
• Venue: Convocation Center Ohio
• Line: Ohio -4.5
• Point total: 143.5
• Moneyline (to win): Ohio -194, Appalachian State +160

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Ohio vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Ohio 73, Appalachian State 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Ohio vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (143.5)

Ohio has an 8-13-0 record against the spread this season compared to Appalachian State, who is 9-12-0 ATS. The Bobcats have a 15-6-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Mountaineers have a record of 8-13-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams average 149.7 points per game, 6.2 more points than this matchup’s total. In the past 10 contests, Ohio has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. Appalachian State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Ohio Performance Insights

• The Bobcats are outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game with a +118 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.5 points per game (46th in college basketball) and allow 75.2 per outing (282nd in college basketball).
• Ohio grabs 30 rebounds per game (301st in college basketball) while allowing 31.7 per outing to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 1.7 boards per game.
• Ohio hits 8.8 three-pointers per game (89th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (7.5).
• The Bobcats put up 100.7 points per 100 possessions (69th in college basketball), while giving up 94 points per 100 possessions (217th in college basketball).
• Ohio has committed 1.1 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 11.4 (191st in college basketball play) while forcing 12.5 (104th in college basketball).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers put up 69.2 points per game (300th in college basketball) while giving up 63.3 per contest (14th in college basketball). They have a +136 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game.
• Appalachian State records 33.8 rebounds per game (102nd in college basketball) while allowing 32.1 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.7 boards per game.
• Appalachian State hits 8 three-pointers per game (148th in college basketball) while shooting 35.3% from beyond the arc (99th in college basketball). It is making 1.2 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.8 per game at 28.2%.
• Appalachian State has come up short in the turnover battle by 1.6 per game, committing 10.9 (135th in college basketball) while forcing 9.3 (343rd in college basketball).

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