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 taking home the win. Game time is at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Appalachian State. The two sides are expected to exceed the 133.5 over/under.

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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 -130, Appalachian State +108

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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 hitting the over in their games this season. The two teams 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 9.0 points per game.
• Troy wins the rebound battle by 6.9 boards on average. It collects 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 27.8 per contest.
• Troy knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) at a 28.5% rate (347th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 its opponents make while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.
• 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 15.0 (353rd in college basketball play).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers have a +60 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.0 points per game. They’re putting up 70.0 points per game, 303rd in college basketball, and are allowing 65.0 per contest to rank 41st in college basketball.
• Appalachian State wins the rebound battle by an average of 3.5 boards. It pulls down 34.8 rebounds per game (89th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.3.
• Appalachian State knocks down 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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