<p>The Bobcats and Mountaineers are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. The over/under for this Sun Belt conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Appalachian State being favored by -1.5 at home against Texas State.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Texas State dropped to 6-6 on the season after a 77-71 road loss to Marshall on Thursday. The Bobcats entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 141.5.</p> <p>Texas State struggled in the first half, trailing 37-25 at the break. They improved in the second half, scoring 46 points and allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Texas State's offense was led by Dezayne Mingo, who scored 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Obinna Anochili-Killen was also efficient, hitting 8-of-11 shots for 19 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>The Bobcats shot 49.1% from the field, with a 59% mark on two-pointers, but struggled from deep, hitting just 4-of-16 threes (25%). They also connected on only 59.1% of their free throws, and finished with just 4 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Texas State's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 56% on two-point attempts (22/39). The Bobcats did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding the other team to 30% shooting on threes (4/13).</p> <p>Texas State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 63%. Additionally, the Bobcats allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Mountaineers Chances at Home</h3><p>Appalachian State dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 69-61 loss to Troy on Thursday. The Mountaineers were +2.5 point underdogs at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 130, just under the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Appalachian State trailed 33-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36.</p><p>Appalachian State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, and they hit 11 of 16 free throws, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Myles Tate led the way with 20 points, though he shot just 36.8% overall and 25% from deep. Tayton Conerway was perfect from the field, going 4/4 from three and finishing with 16 points and 8 assists. Jalil Beaubrun added 12 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making 13 of 30 shots for 43%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Appalachian State's defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 11/16 from the free-throw line, hitting 68% of their foul shots.</p>

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