Thursday’s game at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has the Appalachian State Mountaineers (16-10, 9-5 Sun Belt) going head to head against the Georgia Southern Eagles (14-13, 6-8 Sun Belt) at 6:30 PM ET on February 20. Our computer prediction projects a 75-66 win for Appalachian State, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (8.5) versus Georgia Southern. The two teams are expected to exceed the 139.5 over/under.

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Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 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: 139.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -375, Georgia Southern +290

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Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Appalachian State 75, Georgia Southern 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (139.5)

Appalachian State has an 11-13-0 record against the spread this season compared to Georgia Southern, who is 10-16-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Mountaineers are 8-16-0 and the Eagles are 14-12-0. The teams score 143.6 points per game, 4.1 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Appalachian State is 4-6 against the spread and 7-3 overall while Georgia Southern has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers average 68.9 points per game (300th in college basketball) while allowing 62.7 per contest (12th in college basketball). They have a +162 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 6.2 points per game.
• Appalachian State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 1.8 boards. It is collecting 33.6 rebounds per game (92nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.8 per contest.
• Appalachian State connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (159th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (6.6).
• The Mountaineers rank 222nd in college basketball with 94.2 points scored per 100 possessions, and 26th in college basketball defensively with 85.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Appalachian State has lost the turnover battle by 1.3 turnovers per game, committing 10.4 (96th in college basketball play) while forcing 9.1 (344th in college basketball).

Georgia Southern Performance Insights

• The Eagles are being outscored by two points per game, with a -54 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.7 points per game (160th in college basketball), and allow 76.7 per outing (311th in college basketball).
• Georgia Southern grabs 32.9 rebounds per game (131st in college basketball), compared to the 33.9 of its opponents.
• Georgia Southern makes 9.6 three-pointers per game (36th in college basketball), two more than its opponents.
• Georgia Southern has committed 13.3 turnovers per game (332nd in college basketball) while forcing 12.4 (101st in college basketball).

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