Thursday’s game features the Troy Trojans (8-4, 1-0 Sun Belt) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-6, 0-1 Sun Belt) clashing at George M. Holmes Convocation Center (on January 2) at 6:30 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 70-67 victory for Troy.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup against Appalachian State. The total is currently listed at 133.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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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 -2.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): Troy -137, Appalachian State +114

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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 (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

Troy has a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season compared to Appalachian State, who is 4-6-0 ATS. Both the Trojans and the Mountaineers are 5-5-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The teams average 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 (196th 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 wins the rebound battle by 6.9 boards on average. It records 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 27.8 per outing.
• Troy knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8. It shoots 28.5% from deep while its opponents hit 33.3% from long range.
• The Trojans score 93.9 points per 100 possessions (238th in college basketball), while giving up 82.7 points per 100 possessions (28th in college basketball).
• Troy and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Trojans commit 15 per game (353rd in college basketball) and force 14.6 (39th in college basketball play).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers put up 70 points per game (303rd in college basketball) while giving up 65 per outing (41st in college basketball). They have a +60 scoring differential and outscore opponents by five points per game.
• Appalachian State ranks 88th in college basketball at 34.8 rebounds per game. That’s 3.5 more than the 31.3 its opponents average.
• Appalachian State connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (187th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8. It shoots 34.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 27.4%.
• Appalachian State has committed 12.1 turnovers per game (237th in college basketball), 2.3 more than the 9.8 it forces (332nd in college basketball).

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