APPALACHIAN ST MOUNTAINEERS @ CHARLOTTE 49ERS

App State’s edge may start on the glass

Charlotte’s preview cites App State’s +13.7 rebounding margin, best in the Sun Belt and 29th nationally, which could create extra possessions on the road.

Tillery remains Charlotte’s featured scorer

Keyshuan Tillery scored 20 against Seton Hall and entered averaging 24.3 points per game, according to Charlotte’s game notes.

Charlotte has been efficient from deep

Charlotte’s 42.2% team three-point mark ranked second in the American Conference, making perimeter defense a key test for App State.

A familiar in-state matchup with a recent App State lean

Charlotte leads the all-time series 26-16 and is 17-5 at home; App State has won three of the last five, including the most recent meeting, 65-63 in Boone.

Both teams are coming off losses

App State fell 75-53 at Auburn, while Charlotte lost 68-62 to Seton Hall; the verified recent records are 1-1 for App State and 2-1 for Charlotte.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Lean: Under 131.5 points

Consider Under 131.5 points: both teams just scored fewer than 70, and available totals have varied from 130.5 to 131.5.

Avoid the Charlotte moneyline at a steep price

Avoid Charlotte’s moneyline at around -340; the price requires a substantial stake for a modest return, so consider passing.