The Appalachian State Mountaineers take on the South Alabama Jaguars in the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Pensacola at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. South Alabama is favored by 5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 130 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model knows Appalachian State is stout on defense. The Mountaineers lead the Sun Belt in free throw prevention, giving up only 14.1 attempts per game. Appalachian State also has top-four marks in 2-point defense, 3-point defense, and block rate during conference play. The model also knows South Alabama also brings excellent defensive numbers. The Jaguars are No. 2 in the Sun Belt in overall defensive efficiency, including a league-leading mark in allowing 25.3% shooting from 3-point range. South Alabama also leads the conference in assist rate allowed, with top-four marks in free throw prevention and defensive rebound rate.

Now, it has set its sights on Appalachian State vs. South Alabama. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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