The Georgia Southern Eagles (19-10, 11-5 SBC) welcome the Arkansas State Red Wolves (12-16, 6-9 SBC) to W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. The Eagles will try to continue their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles beat the Little Rock Trojans, 81-66, while the Red Wolves lost to the Georgia State Panthers, 76-60.
Georgia Southern played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 16.4) and a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.248). Little Rock was 20.9 and 0.189, respectively, for those same stats. Arkansas State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 33.6). Montae Glenn played a pivotal role for Georgia Southern with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Arkansas State was led by Ty Cockfield II, who finished with 20 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Red Wolves won the most recent contest 91-89. Arkansas State had a much better free throw rate (0.536 vs. 0.328). Georgia Southern, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 34.2). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The prolific offense of Georgia Southern will square off against the mid-tier defense of Arkansas State. The Eagles currently rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while the Red Wolves are 288th in defensive efficiency. The Eagles should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. Georgia Southern ranks 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- The Red Wolves average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 40th in the country. The Eagles rank 74th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Eagles rank 25th in steals per game (8.0) while the Red Wolves rank 137th (6.2).
- Arkansas State ranks 188th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Georgia Southern ranks 259th (19.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Wolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
