Appalachian State Mountaineers vs High Point Panthers Prediction, 12/14/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs High Point Panthers

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Location: Tarlton Complex in Hickory, NC

TV: ESPN+

Tarlton Complex is where the High Point Panthers (8-2) will attempt to defeat the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-5) on Sunday.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers took the court against East Carolina and notched a win by a score of 67-54 in their last contest. Appalachian State ended having earned a 47.4% field goal percentage (27 of 57) and converted 5 of 21 3-pointers. From the charity stripe, the Mountaineers converted 8 of 12 tries for a percentage of 66.7%. With regard to getting rebounds, they compiled 37 with 9 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 9 assists for the matchup as well as forcing 9 turnovers and getting 5 steals. In relation to defense, Appalachian State allowed 35.5% from the floor on 22 of 62 shooting. East Carolina doled out 12 dimes and had 9 steals in this matchup. Additionally, East Carolina pulled down 26 boards (12 offensive, 14 defensive), but didn't notch a block. East Carolina finished the game at 50.0% at the free throw line by converting 6 of 12 attempts. They knocked down 4 of 20 shots from distance. Concerning personal fouls, the Mountaineers ended up with 13 and East Carolina finished the game with 14 personal fouls.

Kasen Jennings is a player who was a major factor for this game. He accounted for 20 points on 6 of 12 shooting. He played 36 minutes and grabbed 5 boards. He finished shooting 50.0% from the field and also recorded 2 dimes.

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Appalachian State steps onto the hardwood with a record of 5-5 on the year. They lose possession by turning the ball over 9.6 times per game and as a team they commit 16.9 fouls every game. As a unit, Appalachian State is pulling down 38.4 boards per game and has racked up 141 dimes this season, which ranks 184th in the nation in terms of passing the ball. The Mountaineers are shooting 29.4% on three-point shots (79 of 269) and 59.2% from the charity stripe. They average 74.5 pts per contest (244th in college) on 45.5% from the floor.

On the defensive end of the court, the Mountaineers are forcing 11.2 turnovers per game while drawing 18.0 fouls. They are surrendering 30.3% on 3-point attempts and they rank 62nd in college hoops in PPG allowed (67.2). The Mountaineers are giving up a field goal percentage of 39.4% (223 of 566) and they relinquish 34.8 boards per game as a squad. They are currently ranked 143rd in the nation in allowing assists to the opposition with 121 surrendered this year.

When they last stepped on the court, the High Point Panthers walked away with a victory by a final of 89-72 when they played NJIT. When it comes to how they rebounded, High Point allowed NJIT to collect 32 in total (6 on the offensive glass). They shot 35.9% from behind the 3-point line via 14 of 39 and walked away from this one shooting 12 of 16 from the free throw line (75.0%). The Panthers allowed NJIT to bury 23 of their 55 attempts from the field which gave them a percentage of 41.8% for the matchup. Overall, the Panthers finished shooting 31 out of 68 from the field which gave them a rate of 45.6%. In reference to shooting from beyond the arc, High Point made 10 out of 30 tries (33.3%). They were able to knock down 17 of those for a percentage of 73.9%. NJIT had 19 fouls for this contest which got the Panthers to the free throw line for 23 attempts. They turned it over 8 times, while earning 13 steals in the game. The Panthers recorded 24 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 37 in this matchup.

Rob Martin ended up being a factor for the Panthers for this game. He converted 8 out of 12 for the matchup giving him a rate of 66.7%, and accounted for 2 rebounds. He earned 21 points in his 31 minutes of playing time and had 4 dimes for this game.

High Point has a record of 8-2 this year. The Panthers are committing 18.1 fouls per contest and they go 74.8% from the charity stripe. They are dishing out assists 16.9 times per game (66th in the nation) and they turn the ball over 9.5 times per game. High Point has totaled 923 points on the season (92.3 per game) and they snag 34.2 boards per contest. On the offensive side of the ball, the Panthers are shooting 51.5% from the field, which ranks them 19th in Division 1.

The Panthers on the defensive end are ranked 151st in college hoops in points given up per game with 71.9. They are able to force 17.6 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 42.8% from the floor (157th in college). The High Point defense surrenders 31.0% on 3-point shots (76 of 245) and opponents are knocking down 72.2% of their free throw shots. They have allowed 13.7 dimes and 34.8 rebounds on a nightly basis, which has them ranked 206th and 197th in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Appalachian State

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