Thursday’s contest between the Troy Trojans (8-4, 1-0 Sun Belt) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-6, 0-1 Sun Belt) at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has a projected final score of 70-67 based on our computer prediction, with Troy coming out on top. Tipoff is at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus Appalachian State. The over/under is currently listed at 133.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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Troy vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Boone, North Carolina
• Venue: George M. Holmes Convocation Center
• Line: Troy -1.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): Troy -122, Appalachian State +102

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Troy vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Troy 70, Appalachian State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Troy vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Troy (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

Troy is 7-3-0 against the spread this season compared to Appalachian State’s 4-6-0 ATS record. Both the Trojans and the Mountaineers are 5-5-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The teams combine to score 145.4 points per game, 11.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans average 75.4 points per game (195th in college basketball) while giving up 66.4 per contest (69th in college basketball). They have a +108 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by nine points per game.
• Troy grabs 34.7 rebounds per game (95th in college basketball) while allowing 27.8 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 6.9 boards per game.
• Troy connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.8 on average.
• The Trojans average 93.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (238th in college basketball), and give up 82.7 points per 100 possessions (29th in college basketball).
• Troy forces 14.6 turnovers per game (39th in college basketball) while committing 15 (353rd in college basketball action).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers outscore opponents by five points per game (posting 70 points per game, 303rd in college basketball, and giving up 65 per contest, 41st in college basketball) and have a +60 scoring differential.
• Appalachian State wins the rebound battle by an average of 3.5 boards. It grabs 34.8 rebounds per game (89th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.3.
• Appalachian State makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (187th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.8 on average.
• Appalachian State has had more turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 12.1 per game (237th in college basketball) while forcing 9.8 (332nd in college basketball).

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