Appalachian State vs. Georgia State betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 20

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The Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-5, 1-0 Sun Belt) host the Georgia State Panthers (2-10, 0-1 Sun Belt) after winning three home games in a row. The Mountaineers are favored by 8.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The matchup has a point total of 136.5.

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Appalachian State vs. Georgia State betting lines

  • Appalachian State moneyline odds to win: -478
  • Georgia State moneyline odds to win: +360
  • Spread: Appalachian State (-8.5)
  • Total: 136.5

Appalachian State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Appalachian State has a better record against the spread (3-1-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-2-0).
  • Looking at over/unders, the Mountaineers hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve exceeded the total zero times in four opportunities this season (0%). In road games, they have hit the over two times in five opportunities (40%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Appalachian State has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to road games (1.000).

Last season stats

  • Last year, the Mountaineers were 324th in the nation offensively (67.8 points scored per game) and 12th-best defensively (63.5 points conceded).
  • Appalachian State was 96th in the nation in rebounds per game (33.3) and 257th in rebounds conceded (32.3) last season.
  • Last season the Mountaineers were ranked 260th in the country in assists with 12.5 per game.

Appalachian State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-8-0 (Home: 0-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.8 (165th in nation) 37.9 (16th) 35.7 (79th) 30.8 (168th) 13.6 (242nd) 9.4 (20th)

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Georgia State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Georgia State was better at home (9-5-0) than on the road (7-7-0) last year.
  • Panthers games finished above the over/under more frequently at home (nine times out of 14) than away (seven of 14) last season.
  • The Panthers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .200 (1-4) last season, and away it was .167 (2-10).

Last season stats

  • With 75.1 points per game on offense, the Panthers ranked 139th in college basketball last year. At the other end, they allowed 78.3 points per contest, which ranked 331st in college basketball.
  • Last year Georgia State grabbed 34.4 boards per game (53rd-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 32.3 rebounds per contest (257th-ranked).
  • The Panthers ranked 295th in the country with 11.9 assists per contest.

Georgia State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-8-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 3-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-8-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
35.1 (365th in nation) 43.3 (171st) 31.6 (254th) 38.5 (361st) 10.7 (354th) 11.9 (204th)
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