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Arkansas State @ App. State

Current Records: Arkansas State 9-13; App. State 12-10

What to Know

The App. State Mountaineers and the Arkansas State Red Wolves are set to square off in a Sun Belt matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET Jan. 28 at Holmes Convocation Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Mountaineers winning the first 61-54 at home and Arkansas State taking the second 62-60.

Appalachian State strolled past the Georgia State Panthers with points to spare on Thursday, taking the contest 71-59.

Meanwhile, the Red Wolves received a tough blow on Thursday as they fell 73-57 to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Appalachian State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 9.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 2-6 against the spread when favored.

Appalachian State was close but no cigar when the two teams previously met in February of last year as they fell 62-60 to Arkansas State. Maybe the Mountaineers will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Holmes Convocation Center -- Boone, North Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $34.00

Odds

The Mountaineers are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Red Wolves, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mountaineers as a 10.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

App. State have won six out of their last 11 games against Arkansas State.

  • Feb 25, 2022 - Arkansas State 62 vs. App. State 60
  • Jan 27, 2022 - App. State 61 vs. Arkansas State 54
  • Jan 30, 2020 - App. State 71 vs. Arkansas State 64
  • Jan 16, 2020 - App. State 83 vs. Arkansas State 80
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Arkansas State 82 vs. App. State 81
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Arkansas State 82 vs. App. State 79
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Arkansas State 93 vs. App. State 88
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Arkansas State 79 vs. App. State 78
  • Jan 09, 2017 - App. State 70 vs. Arkansas State 57
  • Mar 05, 2016 - App. State 80 vs. Arkansas State 73
  • Jan 16, 2016 - App. State 86 vs. Arkansas State 72