Appalachian State vs North Carolina Central 11/10/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The North Carolina Central Eagles and Appalachian State Mountaineers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Holmes Convocation Center. The North Carolina Central Eagles look for their first win of the season. The Appalachian State Mountaineers look for a quick 2-0 start.

The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 61 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Justin Wright is averaging 20 points and 3 rebounds, while Eric Boone is averaging 18 points and 4 rebounds. Devin Butts is grabbing 1 rebound and Brendan Medley-Bacon is grabbing 6 rebounds. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 42.1 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 44 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 23 rebounds per game.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 142 points on 55.7 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 32.9 percent shooting. Christopher Mantis is averaging 22 points and 2 assists, while Terence Harcum is averaging 16 points and 3 rebounds. Tamell Pearson is the third double-digit scorer and Tyree Boykin is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 90.7 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50 rebounds per game.

The Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. The Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games and 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The over is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 games following a ATS win. The over is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 overall.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers have far and away more scoring depth, and they’re coming off a ridiculous offensive performance in their opener. Yes, Warren Wilson isn’t the best competition in the world, but 142 points and nearly 56 percent shooting is impressive regardless. I’ll lay the small number with Appalachian State at home.