The Alabama Crimson Tide (5-2) will be at home in Coleman Coliseum when they go head-to-head with the Georgia State Panthers (5-3). The game will air on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Georgia State Panthers at Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Crimson Tide fell to the UCF Knights, 70-64, while the Panthers got blown out by the Liberty Flames, 78-52.
Georgia State forced Liberty into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 13.6) while Alabama had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 37.0). Donta Hall put together a good performance for Alabama with 11 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgia State rallied around D’Marcus Simonds, who recorded 22 points and five assists.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the Alabama offense. Since last season, Alabama ranks 299th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Georgia State has forced the 43rd-most turnovers in the country (21.4 percent).
Georgia State Panthers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Alabama ranks 135th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while Georgia State ranks 309th (25.6).
- The Crimson Tide rank 136th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Panthers rank 271st in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- Alabama ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Georgia State ranks 168th (13.4).
- The Panthers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Crimson Tide rank 191st (6.5).
- Georgia State ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while Alabama ranks 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
