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Old Dominion vs. App State prediction: Why Appalachian State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Old Dominion vs App State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
App State and Old Dominion will lock horns in men's college basketball action at George M. Holmes Convocation Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Appalachian State as the most likely winner of the Old Dominion vs. App State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Old Dominion vs. App State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Old Dominion and App State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Appalachian State a 71% chance of beating Old Dominion. Our predicted final score has Appalachian State winning 73-68.
According to our model, Old Dominion (+7.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Old Dominion vs. App State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Old Dominion | App State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-115) | -7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +270 | -278 |
| Total | o141.5 (-105) | u141.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Old Dominion vs. App State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Old Dominion +7.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Old Dominion | +270 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Old Dominion +7.5 at the spread.
Old Dominion vs. App State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between App State and Old Dominion at George M. Holmes Convocation Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Old Dominion vs. Appalachian State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: George M. Holmes Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Appalachian State, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Old Dominion on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Old Dominion vs. Appalachian State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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