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Marshall vs. App State prediction: Why Appalachian State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Marshall vs App State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
App State will take on Marshall in men's college basketball action at George M. Holmes Convocation Center on Thursday, commencing at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Appalachian State as the most likely winner of the Marshall vs. App State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Marshall vs. App State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Marshall and App State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Appalachian State a 59% chance of beating Marshall. Our predicted final score has Appalachian State winning 73-71.
According to our model, Marshall (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Marshall 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 | Marshall | App State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-102) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o143.5 (-112) | u143.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marshall vs. App State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Marshall +3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Marshall | +160 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marshall +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marshall vs. App State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between App State and Marshall at George M. Holmes Convocation Center is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Marshall vs. Appalachian State
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: George M. Holmes Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Appalachian State, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Marshall on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Marshall vs. Appalachian State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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