William & Mary Tribe vs Appalachian State Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Looking to win big? The Tribe and Mountaineers face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers are hosting the game at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Appalachian State being favored by -4.5 over William & Mary.

WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: William & Mary Tribe +4.5

This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Mountaineers.
• Even though we have Appalachian State winning straight-up, we like William & Mary at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Tribe Chances on the Road

William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games

William & Mary fell to NC State 84-61 on Friday, November 22nd. The Tribe were +15.5 point underdogs heading into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 163.5.

After trailing 43-24 at halftime, William & Mary put up 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38 points to NC State, resulting in the loss.

William & Mary struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 22.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 31 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, though they did connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12 from the line.

Noah Collier led the Tribe with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Marcus Hill added 19 points, shooting 53.8% from the field, while Gabe Dorsey contributed 13 points, despite hitting just 3 of 11 from deep.

William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 84 points on 48% shooting from the field. Their opponent had success inside, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (25/45).

From beyond the arc, William & Mary held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they made 6 of 19 three-pointers. The Tribe also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws (69%).

Will Appalachian State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

The Mountaineers picked up a 65-53 win over Queens (NC) on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, Appalachian State entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.

Appalachian State led 31-24 at halftime and outscored Queens 34-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (118) fell well short of the 149.5 over/under line.

Appalachian State managed just 65 points in their latest outing, hitting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They struggled from the free-throw line, connecting on only 53.3% of their attempts, and their three-point shooting was 35.7% on 5-of-14 shooting.

CJ Huntley led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.8% from the field and 42.9% from three. Myles Tate added 19 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while Asjon Anderson struggled, shooting just 28.6% overall and 25% from beyond the arc.

Appalachian State’s defense held their opponent to 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field on 22 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition hit 51% of their shots, going 17 for 33.

From three-point range, Appalachian State gave up 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 16, shooting 53%. The Mountaineers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.