Appalachian State vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Appalachian State vs Southern Miss

The Appalachian State Mountaineers go up against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 29.

The total line of 132.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see App State and Southern Miss combining to go bigger.

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Appalachian State Mountaineers previous game saw them claim a 59-43 home win over Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles suffered a defeat in their last game. A 85-67 scoreline occurred on the road against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw App State claim a 60-58 win over Southern Miss.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Appalachian State	13-9	1588	1442	146	9-3	4-6	2W
Southern Miss	11-11	1628	1622	6	8-1	3-10	4L

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Appalachian State vs Southern Miss Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Appalachian State vs Southern Miss with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 132.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Appalachian State vs Southern Miss stats:

• The 132.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Southern Miss games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Southern Miss games.

Over 132.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

App State 70 - 69 Southern Miss

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Mountaineers landing a 70-69 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Appalachian State vs Southern Miss Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Southern Miss at -118 whereas Appalachian State are -102. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 54%.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 132.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 132.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

App State

-102

Southern Miss

-118

Point Spread

App State +1.5

-120

Southern Miss -1.5

-102

Total Points

Under 132.5

-110

Over 132.5

-110

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Appalachian State Stats

Southern Miss Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 63.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.90 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Troy	15-6	1817	1602	215	7-2	8-4	5W
South Alabama	14-6	1495	1375	120	7-2	7-4	1W
Marshall	13-8	1693	1568	125	10-2	3-6	1L
Appalachian State	13-9	1588	1442	146	9-3	4-6	2W
Coastal Carolina	13-9	1625	1588	37	6-3	7-6	5W
Georgia Southern	13-9	1814	1767	47	8-4	5-5	3L
Arkansas State	13-9	1814	1741	73	7-2	6-7	2L
Texas State	12-11	1680	1642	38	11-2	1-9	1W
Southern Miss	11-11	1628	1622	6	8-1	3-10	4L
James Madison	10-11	1574	1605	-31	8-2	2-9	1W
Georgia State	9-12	1493	1547	-54	6-3	3-9	4W
Old Dominion	7-15	1632	1700	-68	4-4	3-11	1W
Louisiana	5-16	1262	1453	-191	3-6	2-10	1L
UL Monroe	3-18	1487	1738	-251	3-7	0-11	11L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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