Appalachian State at Georgia State

Appalachian State is 9-4 in the Sun Belt, tied for second with three other teams. The defense leads the way, ranked No. 1 in Sun Belt in scoring defense (62.4 points per game) and 10th in the nation. It's their third straight road game, but they've won the first two, an 18-point win at Coastal Carolina, allowing just 46 points, and a 72-59 win at Ohio as a +4.5 dog. Georgia State has a losing conference mark with the worst defense in the Sun Belt (79.2 points per game allowed). They're also the second-worst in shooting allowed (.449), while the offense is 12th in the 14-team conference from the free-throw line (.677). They've lost five of their last six as an underdog, with the wagering value on the visitors to win the game. Play Appalachian State on the moneyline.