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The Texas State Bobcats (18-12, 10-7 Sun Belt) will host the Appalachian State Mountaineers (19-11, 11-6 Sun Belt) after winning eight straight home games.
The Mountaineers take on the Bobcats in a game that Appalachian State is currently a slim favorite by 1.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 135.5.
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Appalachian State vs. Texas State Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: San Marcos, Texas
- Arena: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Appalachian State vs. Texas State Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Appalachian State (-1.5)
- Moneyline: Appalachian State (-113), Texas State (-109)
- Total: 135.5 points
Pick ATS:Texas State (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (135.5)
- Prediction: Appalachian State 71, Texas State 70
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Appalachian State vs. Texas State Comparison
| Appalachian State Rank | Appalachian State Stat | Texas State Stat | Texas State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264th | 72.5 | Points Scored | 74.3 | 228th |
| 17th | 65.6 | Points Allowed | 71.1 | 100th |
| 278th | 12.5 | Assists | 13.3 | 226th |
| 8th | 8.7 | Turnovers | 12.1 | 287th |
| 229th | 44.4% | Field Goal % | 46.8% | 88th |
| 13th | 39.4% | Field Goal % Allowed | 44.5% | 194th |
Appalachian State Key Players
- The Mountaineers scoring leader is Kasen Jennings, who averages 15.4 per contest to go with 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
- Appalachian State's leading rebounder is Luke Wilson averaging 7.9 boards per game and its best passer is Alonzo Dodd, averaging 4.3 assists per game.
- The Mountaineers get the most three-point shooting production out of Jalen Tot, who makes 2.7 threes per game.
- Jennings is Appalachian State's leader in steals, averaging 1.1 steals per game, while Wilson leads them in blocks with 1.7 per contest.
Texas State Key Players
- DJ Hall records 15.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the Bobcats, enough to be the top scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Kaden Gumbs notches more assists than any other Texas State player with 3.1 per game. Gumbs also scores 9.0 points and grabs 3.0 rebounds per game.
- Franck Emmou is consistent from three-point range and leads the Bobcats with 1.1 made threes per game.
- Texas State's leader in steals is Gumbs (2.0 per game), and its leader in blocks is Tay Knox (1.0 per game).
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