The Georgia State Panthers (10-5, 3-1 SBC) will be at First National Bank Arena to clash against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-5, 2-2 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Odds
Both teams lost a close one in their last matchup. The Red Wolves fell to the Texas State Bobcats, 70-67, while the Panthers were defeated by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 74-72.
Georgia State held Coastal Carolina to an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.535) while Arkansas State held Texas State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 29.2). Arkansas State received a boost from Canberk Kus, who put up 12 points. Justin Roberts played a pivotal role for Georgia State with 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Panthers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 76-60. Georgia State had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 23.0). Arkansas State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 21.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Arkansas State offense could be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Red Wolves rank sixth in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.312, while Georgia State ranks 337th in FTA rate allowed (0.311). It will also be a tale of two styles as the fast-paced Panthers rank 22nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Red Wolves rank 289th.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia State ranks 77th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Arkansas State ranks 253rd (32.1).
- The Panthers average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. The Red Wolves rank 187th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Georgia State ranks 10th in steals per game (9.8) while Arkansas State ranks 81st (7.3).
- The Red Wolves rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while the Panthers rank 156th (22.5).
- Arkansas State ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Georgia State ranks 122nd (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 8.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
