UNCW Seahawks at Georgia State Panthers ATS Prediction 12/19/18

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A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Georgia State Panthers (7-4) when they welcome the UNCW Seahawks (4-7) to GSU Sports Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Georgia State Panthers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Panthers defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 74-68, while the Seahawks were beaten by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 97-93.

The Panthers had a much better free throw rate (0.368 vs. 0.162) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.465 vs. 0.378). UNCW, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 23.8). Jeff Thomas played well for Georgia State with 26 points and five rebounds. Ty Taylor, meanwhile played well for UNCW, putting up 29 points and eight rebounds.

The Seahawks’ Devontae Cacok has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, D’Marcus Simonds has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Panthers.

Georgia State may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Panthers rank 233rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while UNCW ranks 94th in FTA rate allowed (0.207).

UNCW Seahawks at Georgia State Panthers Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Georgia State ranks 24th in steals per game (8.5) while UNCW ranks 175th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
  • The Panthers average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Seahawks rank 226th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
  • UNCW averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 95th in the country. Georgia State ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
  • The Seahawks rank 76th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Panthers rank 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
  • Georgia State ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.9) while UNCW ranks 168th (2.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 1.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (4.2 below their season average).