Wednesday’s game at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum has the Sam Houston Bearkats (3-2) taking on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-2) at 4:00 PM (on November 27). Our computer prediction projects a 77-73 victory for Sam Houston, who is a small favorite based on our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) against Sam Houston. The two teams are expected to go over the 142.5 total.

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Sam Houston vs. Appalachian State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: FloCollege
• Where: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Venue: Raiford G. Trask Coliseum
• Line: Sam Houston -6.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Sam Houston -250, Appalachian State +198

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Sam Houston vs. Appalachian State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Sam Houston 77, Appalachian State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Sam Houston vs. Appalachian State

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)

Sam Houston has a 2-2-0 record against the spread this season compared to Appalachian State, who is 1-3-0 ATS. The Bearkats have hit the over in four games, while Mountaineers games have gone over three times. The two teams score 158.8 points per game, 16.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Sam Houston Performance Insights

• The Bearkats’ +16 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 84.6 points per game (45th in college basketball) while giving up 81.4 per outing (341st in college basketball).
• Sam Houston loses the rebound battle by an average of 3.0 boards. It is pulling down 30.2 rebounds per game (305th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 33.2 per outing.
• Sam Houston knocks down 11.2 three-pointers per game (11th in college basketball), 2.4 more than its opponents (8.8). It is shooting 43.8% from deep (sixth-best in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 38.6%.
• The Bearkats rank 111th in college basketball with 100.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 305th in college basketball defensively with 97.0 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Sam Houston has won the turnover battle by 2.6 turnovers per game, committing 13.2 (272nd in college basketball action) while forcing 15.8 (30th in college basketball).

Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers are outscoring opponents by 4.8 points per game, with a +24 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.2 points per game (227th in college basketball) and give up 69.4 per contest (150th in college basketball).
• Appalachian State is 63rd in the country at 37.4 rebounds per game. That’s 7.0 more than the 30.4 its opponents average.
• Appalachian State connects on 9.2 three-pointers per game (90th in college basketball) while shooting 37.1% from deep (78th in college basketball). It is making 1.6 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.6 per game at 26.0%.
• Appalachian State loses the turnover battle by 3.2 per game, committing 13.2 (272nd in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.0.

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