Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

Betting on today’s Mountaineers and Red Wolves game? Catch the action at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR, as the Red Wolves hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -6.5 to win at home against Appalachian State.

APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves -6.5

This game will be played at First National Bank Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.

WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Red Wolves.
• Not only will Arkansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Do the Mountaineers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

Appalachian State improved to 9-7 on the season with a 58-50 road win over James Madison on Saturday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.

After a 20-20 tie at halftime, Appalachian State outscored the Dukes 38-30 in the second half. The game’s total points (108) fell well short of the 134.5 O/U line.

Appalachian State put up 58 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. They struggled inside, hitting just 35.7% of their two-point attempts, but connected on 50% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-20 from three.

Myles Tate filled the stat sheet with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 58.3% overall. Dior Conners added 18 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes, while Bryce Lindsay chipped in 13 points, making 3 of 6 from deep.

Appalachian State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 9 of 22 shots for 40%.

From beyond the arc, Appalachian State allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% success rate. They sent the opponent to the line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws. The Mountaineers also gave up only 6 offensive rebounds.

Can the Red Wolves Pull Off a Home Win?

Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games

Arkansas State improved to 13-5 on the season with an 85-59 win over Georgia State on Saturday. The Red Wolves, playing at home, were -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread.

They dominated the first half, leading 44-19, but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Arkansas State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They hit 13 of 39 from beyond the arc, good for 33.3%, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 10 for 11 (90.9%).

The Red Wolves grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 22 assists. Nick McMullen and Cesare Edwards both scored 15 points, with McMullen adding 12 rebounds. Joseph Pinion contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.

Arkansas State’s defense held their opponent to 59 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 31 of 78 attempts. The Red Wolves gave up 18 two-point baskets on 39 shots, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Arkansas State allowed 13 threes on 39 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 10 for 90%. The Red Wolves gave up 16 offensive rebounds.