Georgia State vs Appalachian State Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Georgia State Panthers stay on the road area with a game in North Carolina against Appalachian State. Georgia State has eight wins through 22 games played this season following a victory against Marshall in their last outing to end a 4 game losing streak. Offensively Georgia State has averaged 72.9 points on 42.3% shooting from the floor this season through from two games played. Defensively Georgia State has had issues giving up 8.2 points per game overall this year. For other college basketball news see our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Georgia State was phenomenal against Marshall last came out scoring 85 points including 51 in the first half on 61.8% shooting and knocked down 9 triples in the game. The Panthers also pulled in 31 rebounds and forced 13 turnovers in the win. Cesare Edwards led the way for Georgia State with 27 points on 17 shots.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers stay home Saturday with twelve wins through 21 games played having lost two of the last three overall following an error one point loss to Old Dominion. Offensively Appalachian State is scoring the ball well averaging 69.1 points on 44.8% from the floor. Defensively the Mountaineers have been solid holding opponents to less than 63 points per game overall but gave up 78 in their last loss.

Myle Tate leads the Appalachian State offense this season averaging 15.9 points and 5.5 assists per game. CJ Huntley is second on the roster averaging14.7 points and adds a team high 6 rebounds per game. Jalil Beauburn averages 9.6 points and DIor Connors is 4th on the team averaging 7.4 points in just under 26 minutes per game. Alonzo Dodd leading score this season for Appalachian State averaging 6.3 points per game but it's played in just 19 games.

Both teams have been shaky this year but the home floor will be the difference. Look for App State to control this game start to finish Saturday leading to the win. Take the Mountaineers Saturday at home to get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Appalachian State Mountaineers win and cover 75-61.