Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Picks and Prediction – 1/25/2024

The Georgia Southern Eagles go back on the road Wednesday night with the game in Boone, NC against Appalachian State. Georgia Southern is one of the worst teams in their conference with just four wins through 19 games played but ride a 2 game win streak into Thursday. The Eagles offense has been terrible this season scoring just 69.9 points on 41.7% shooting from the floor. Defensively George Southern has been even worse allowing 79.1 points per game this season. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Tyren Moore has carried the load this season for Georgia Southern averaging 14.8 points and 2.9 assists. Deuce Dean is averaging 9.9 points but has played in just nine games and Eren Banks chips in 9.6 points per game. Avante Parker averages 6.8 points and a team high 5.1 rebounds.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are the number one team in the Sunbelt and come into Thursday on a four-game win streak. Offensively Appalachian State has dominated opponents this season averaging 77.3 points and 47.2% shooting and poured in 88 against Coastal Carolina. Defensively the Mountaineers have been top tier as well holding opponents to 63.2 points and gave up only 59 in their most recent victory.

Appalachian State dominated defensively in their last game holding Coastal Carolina to just 59 points on 36.2% shooting. The Mountaineers offense poured in 88 points on 56.3% shooting and knocked down 8 triples in the game. Trevon Spillers carried the load for Appalachian State with 18 points on 11 shots.