East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Mountaineers face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers are hosting the game at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and the Mountaineers are favored to win at home against the Buccaneers.

EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Tennessee State Buccaneers +11

This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.
• Even though we have Appalachian State winning straight-up, we like East Tennessee State at +11.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Does East Tennessee State Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Buccaneers have played five games so far this season and have a 2-3 record. In their three road games, they have yet to win, while at home they are undefeated at 2-0. East Tennessee State has a current ATS record of 1-4 heading into today’s game. This season, they are 0-3 ATS on the road and 1-1 ATS at home.

After five games, East Tennessee State has an over/under record of 3-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 143.2 points per game so far. The Buccaneers have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 74 points per game.

East Tennessee State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 82 points against Alabama A&M. This output exceeded their season average of 69.7 points per game. On the offensive front, the Buccaneers have a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, ranking 372nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 284th in terms of percentage and 96th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Buccaneers’ defense is ranked 120th in the country at 71.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Alabama A&M, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 71 points vs. East Tennessee State.

Can the Mountaineers Offense Score Enough at Home?

In their first six games, Appalachian State has a record of 4-2. In road games, the Mountaineers are 2-2, while they are 2-0 at home. Heading into today’s game, Appalachian State holds a 3-3 ATS record. Over their previous five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

In six games, Appalachian State comes in with an over/under mark of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 143.2 points per game. In the Mountaineers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 73 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

The Mountaineers’ offense wrapped up their last game with 78 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77.8 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Donovan Gregory, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15, while Tre’Von Spillers also carries a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.

Appalachian State’s defense has been playing well, ranking 59th nationally, with 65.3 points allowed per game. Appalachian State’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Austin Peay offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 58 points.