The Mountaineers will play the Golden Eagles on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Appalachian State and Southern Miss are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Appalachian State currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Southern Miss is 94.67.
- Away Appalachian State - Appalachian State starts this game with a 4-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
- Home Southern Miss - Southern Miss meets Appalachian State boasting a 6-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Appalachian State currently ranks 4th (0.600) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Southern Miss now standing 6th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Appalachian State has a 0.591 overall win percentage, with Southern Miss matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Appalachian State currently possesses 13-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Southern Miss has tallied a 11-11 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Appalachian State faces off against Southern Miss on January 29th.
Both teams have similar records, but conference standings will determine tournament seeds.
Appalachian State has won their last 2 games, while Southern Miss has lost 4. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Mountaineers at Golden Eagles Odds
| Underdog Southern Miss | Favorite Appalachian State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Southern Miss | Favorite Appalachian State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Appalachian State is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Southern Miss is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Appalachian State is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Southern Miss is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Appalachian State
Southern Miss
1/29/26 8:00pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Southern Miss - Southern Miss bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Southern Miss underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Appalachian State - Appalachian State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Appalachian State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Appalachian State at Southern Miss Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Appalachian State
Southern Miss
First to 5 Points
1/29/26 8:00pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Appalachian State
Southern Miss
First to 10 Points
1/29/26 8:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Appalachian State
Southern Miss
First to 15 Points
1/29/26 8:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Appalachian State
Southern Miss
Game to Overtime
1/29/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Appalachian State | 15-9 | 0.625 | 8-3 | 6-5 | 8-4 | +0.5 | 0.667 | W4 |
| Southern Miss | 12-12 | 0.500 | 7-2 | 3-9 | 6-6 | +2.5 | 0.500 | W1 |
Appalachian State & Southern Miss Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Appalachian State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Appalachian State YR: futures available
Southern Miss Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Miss YR: futures available
Appalachian State & Southern Miss Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Appalachian State vs Southern Miss College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Appalachian State vs Southern Miss Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Appalachian State vs Southern Miss Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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