In their final home game of the season, the Little Rock Trojans (6-22, 3-12 SBC) host the Appalachian State Mountaineers (12-17, 7-9 SBC) at Jack Stephens Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Little Rock Trojans Betting Prediction
In the Mountaineers’ last contest, they were defeated by the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 82-79. One of Arkansas State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Appalachian State had 18. Ronshad Shabazz was the game’s high scorer with 32 points on 12-for-22 shooting.
The Trojans lost to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in their last contest, 65-60. One of Coastal Carolina’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 34 trips to the line, while Little Rock went 22 times. With 17 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Ben Marcus was the top scorer from either team.
It could be a tough game for Little Rock on the offensive glass. The Trojans currently rank 197th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Appalachian State ranks 43rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent). It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Mountaineers rank 53rd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Trojans rank 305th.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Wadly Mompremier scored a game-high 16 points in the first matchup, in which the Trojans lost 72-67. The Mountaineers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.3 vs. 23.9) and had a better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 10.9).
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Little Rock Trojans ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Appalachian State ranks 16th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Little Rock ranks 226th (33.6).
The Mountaineers rank 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Trojans rank 217th (20.1).
Little Rock ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Appalachian State ranks 172nd (7.0).
The Mountaineers rank 96th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Trojans rank 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
