The Texas State Bobcats (18-12, 10-7 Sun Belt) are just 1.5-point underdogs as they try to continue an eight-game home win streak when they take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (19-11, 11-6 Sun Belt) on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 135.5 points.
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Appalachian State vs. Texas State betting lines
- Appalachian State moneyline odds to win: -113
- Texas State moneyline odds to win: -109
- Spread: Appalachian State (-1.5)
- Total: 135.5
Appalachian State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games, Appalachian State owns a worse record against the spread (8-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (9-4-0).
- The Mountaineers have exceeded the over/under in five of 13 home games (38.5%). They’ve done the same in away games, eclipsing the total in five of 13 matchups (38.5%).
- Appalachian State has performed better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 9-4, compared to going 4-2 in away games.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Mountaineers have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 71.8 points per contest over that span compared to the 72.5 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Appalachian State has been more stingy on defense as of late, allowing 62.7 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 65.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- The Mountaineers’ 8.7 made three-pointers per-game average over their last 10 games are more than the 8.1 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a lower percentage of made shots, 30.4% compared to their season-long percentage of 31.0% from long distance.
Appalachian State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 18-10-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 9-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 12-8-0 (As Favorite: 12-8-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
- O-U-P: 11-17-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-6 (Home: 9-4; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (228th in nation) | 39.4 (13th) | 35.1 (43rd) | 29.2 (72nd) | 12.5 (278th) | 8.7 (eighth) |
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Texas State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Texas State has a better winning percentage at home (.714, 10-4-0 record) than on the road (.417, 5-7-0).
- Bobcats games have gone above the over/under 42.9% of the time at home (six of 14), and 66.7% of the time on the road (eight of 12).
- This season the Bobcats are 2-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.667 winning percentage). Away they are 2-8 (.200).
Recent trends
- The Bobcats are compiling 74.7 points per contest in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 74.3.
- While Texas State is ceding 71.1 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 71.3 points per contest.
- The Bobcats are draining 4.9 treys per game in their previous 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (32.9%) compared to their season average (33.0%).
Texas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-13-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 8-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 11-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (88th in nation) | 44.5 (194th) | 32.2 (177th) | 26.7 (10th) | 13.3 (226th) | 12.1 (287th) |
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