Sean Murphy - Appalachian State vs North Texas

Sean's CBB FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW STOPPER! 75-58?

Handicapper
Sean Murphy
League
NCAAB
Competition
Appalachian State vs North Texas
Time
12/20/2024 08:00 PM
Bet Type
Point Spread
Pick
Appalachian State +11.5 (-105) (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
My selection is on Appalachian State plus the points over North Texas at 8 pm ET on Friday. This non-conference clash sets up well for Appalachian State to bounce back from consecutive losses both SU and ATS, including a disappointing upset loss on the road against Louisiana on Wednesday. While the Mountaineers have struggled to find consistency, this matchup provides an opportunity for them to regroup against a North Texas team that may be overvalued following a dominant 41-point win against Mississippi Valley State earlier in the week. It's worth noting that North Texas' lopsided victory came against an overmatched opponent, and prior to that, the Mean Green had dropped two straight contests, exposing some vulnerabilities. Appalachian State, on the other hand, has shown an ability to compete against quality competition and should benefit from a more focused effort in this spot. Expect the Mountaineers to keep this game competitive, capitalizing on their ability to match North Texas' intensity and potentially exploiting any complacency from the Mean Green following their blowout win. Take Appalachian State. Projected score: North Texas 71, Appalachian State 65.

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