Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Picks and Predictions December 31st 2025

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Picks and Predictions – December 31, 2025

Appalachian State heads to Norfolk for a mid-afternoon Sun Belt showdown against Old Dominion at Chartway Arena. Tipoff is set for 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Mountaineers come in at 9–3 and trending upward after a dominant non-conference run. Old Dominion sits at 7–6 and needs a win here to build momentum early in conference play. This could be one of the more telling games in the league pecking order moving forward.

Oddsmakers have Old Dominion favored slightly at -2.5 (-109), while App State is +2.5 (-111) on the spread and +114 on the moneyline. The total is a low 137.5, suggesting a potential grind-it-out battle between two methodical teams.

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Odds

These are the current betting lines. Bettors should monitor real-time moves with the latest college basketball odds, especially around pace or injury updates.

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Appalachian State	+114	+2.5 (-111)	O 137.5 (-110)
Old Dominion	-135	-2.5 (-109)	U 137.5 (-110)

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Form

App State has been a strong road team this year, covering in four of their last five away from Boone. They play a slow, structured offense that prioritizes ball security and high-percentage looks. The Mountaineers rank among the best in the Sun Belt in assist-to-turnover ratio and effective FG%.

Defensively, they’ve been even better — holding opponents to under 65 PPG and limiting second-chance opportunities. They don’t force a ton of turnovers, but they make every possession difficult. Their weakness is foul trouble when defending in space, but that hasn’t hurt them much thanks to their depth and defensive discipline.

See the full Appalachian State stats and results, and stay informed on player status via the Appalachian State injury report.

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Form

Old Dominion has been tough to trust in spots, but they’ve shown flashes of being a contender. At home, they’ve been better — with a 5–2 record and improved defensive energy. The Monarchs are physical in the post, crash the glass hard, and try to control tempo through interior play.

Offensively, they struggle from three and depend on halfcourt sets and drawing fouls. They rank top-50 in free-throw rate but bottom-100 in three-point efficiency, which puts a ceiling on their scoring when trailing. Defensively, they grind teams down and force long possessions. It’s not flashy, but it keeps them in games.

Check out the Old Dominion schedule and stats and monitor the Old Dominion injury report for updates.

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup Breakdown

This game will come down to pace, rebounding, and execution. Both teams want to control tempo and keep it in the halfcourt. The Mountaineers are more efficient offensively, while the Monarchs are more physical and better at getting to the line.

Key matchup notes:
App State is +7% better in effective FG%
Old Dominion has a +5.6 rebounding margin advantage
App State is less foul-prone and more disciplined in transition
Old Dominion gets more bench production and draws more fouls per game

With such a low total (137.5), one or two extra possessions could swing the game — or the spread. Whoever wins the FT battle and avoids costly turnovers likely covers.

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Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Predictions and Best Bets

This line is tight and reflects the grind we’re likely to see. But I lean App State here. They’ve been more consistent on the road, have the better shot profile, and have shown they can win low-possession games. Old Dominion’s reliance on free throws is a concern when they aren’t getting calls.

The total is well set. These are two under teams by profile, but 137.5 isn’t a big number. Lean Under, but only slightly. I’d rather take the points with the sharper side.

Best Bet: Appalachian State +2.5 (-111)

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