Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Monarchs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Appalachian State come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -3 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.
APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +3
This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Monarchs.
- Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can The Mountaineers Secure a Win at Norfolk?
Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
The Mountaineers evened their season record at 7-7 with an 86-66 home win over James Madison on Saturday, January 11th. Appalachian State, who were -1 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the win.
Appalachian State took control early, leading 49-30 at the half. They scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the over/under line of 133.5.
Appalachian State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 53.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.5%, thanks in large part to their 58.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 17 attempts.
CJ Huntley and Myles Tate both scored 21 points, with Huntley connecting on 4 of 6 threes. Tate also contributed 7 assists. Elijah Hutchins-Everett added 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.
Appalachian State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 53% from the field. They conceded 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Appalachian State allowed 10 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 58% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20 shots, or 71%. The Mountaineers gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Can Old Dominion Grab a Win at Home?
Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games
Old Dominion improved to 6-9 on the season with a 71-63 win over South Alabama on Saturday. The Monarchs were +14.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only covered the spread, they pulled off the upset.
After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Old Dominion tightened up defensively, allowing just 24 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The total points for the game ended at 134, just under the 134.5 O/U line.
Old Dominion put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, with two-point shooting at 52.9% (18/34) and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). They also hit 61.5% of their free throws, going 8/13 from the line.
Sean Durugordon led the way with 27 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 61.1% overall. Robert Davis Jr. added 25 points, hitting 8 threes on 20 attempts. The Monarchs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the game.
Old Dominion’s defense held their opponent to 63 points on 35% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range (17/40).
From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts (25%). They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they shot 61% (11/18). Old Dominion gave up 11 offensive rebounds.