Thursday’s contest that pits the Troy Trojans (8-4, 1-0 Sun Belt) against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-6, 0-1 Sun Belt) at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has a projected final score of 70-67 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Troy, who is a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup against Appalachian State. The total is currently listed at 133.5, and the two teams are projected to exceed it.

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Troy vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 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: Troy -2.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): Troy -130, Appalachian State +108

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Troy vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Troy 70, Appalachian State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Troy vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Troy (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

Troy has a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season compared to Appalachian State, who is 4-6-0 ATS. Both the Trojans and the Mountaineers are 5-5-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The teams average 145.4 points per game, 11.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans have a +108 scoring differential, topping opponents by nine points per game. They’re putting up 75.4 points per game to rank 196th in college basketball and are giving up 66.4 per contest to rank 69th in college basketball.
• Troy ranks 95th in the country at 34.7 rebounds per game. That’s 6.9 more than the 27.8 its opponents average.
• Troy connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8. It shoots 28.5% from deep while its opponents hit 33.3% from long range.
• The Trojans record 93.9 points per 100 possessions (238th in college basketball), while allowing 82.7 points per 100 possessions (28th in college basketball).
• Troy forces 14.6 turnovers per game (39th in college basketball) while committing 15 (353rd in college basketball play).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers are outscoring opponents by five points per game, with a +60 scoring differential overall. They put up 70 points per game (303rd in college basketball) and allow 65 per outing (41st in college basketball).
• Appalachian State ranks 89th in college basketball at 34.8 rebounds per game. That’s 3.5 more than the 31.3 its opponents average.
• Appalachian State makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (187th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.8 on average.
• Appalachian State has lost the turnover battle by 2.3 per game, committing 12.1 (237th in college basketball) while forcing 9.8 (332nd in college basketball).

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