The Ball State Cardinals (1-3) clash against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-3) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game starts at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Ball State Cardinals vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Free Prediction
In the Cardinals’ last game, they were dismantled by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 79-61. Alabama’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Ball State. The Crimson Tide had a rate of 28.6 (below their season average of 38.8), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 19.4 (below their season average of 36.5). Ball State’s Trey Moses had a solid performance, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
The Mountaineers were beaten by the Wichita State Shockers in their last outing, 82-76. Wichita State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Appalachian State. The Shockers had a rate of 35.5 (above their season average of 33.9), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 27.3 (below their season average of 33.3). With 28 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Justin Forrest was the top scorer from either team.
Second-chance points could be rare for Ball State in this battle. The Cardinals rank 201st in offensive rebounding percentage (28.4 percent), while Appalachian State ranks 85th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.6 percent) since last season.
Ball State vs. Appalachian State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Appalachian State ranks 35th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Ball State ranks 230th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
The Mountaineers rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Cardinals rank 176th (22.3).
Ball State ranks 141st in assists per game (13.8) while Appalachian State ranks 225th (12.6).
The Mountaineers rank 169th in steals per game (5.9) while the Cardinals rank 232nd (5.3).
Appalachian State ranks 156th in blocks per game (3.4) while Ball State ranks 194th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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