The Mercer Bears (4-5) will be at home in Hawkins Arena when they meet the Georgia State Panthers (5-3). The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Georgia State Panthers at Mercer Bears ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bears fell to the Holy Cross Crusaders, 81-67, while the Panthers won a close one over the Dartmouth Big Green, 83-80.
The Panthers held the Big Green to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below the 35.3 mark opponents have averaged against Georgia State this season) and had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 19.1). Mercer, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 13.3). Mercer’s Ethan Stair played well, recording 19 points and eight rebounds. Georgia State, meanwhile, was led by Corey Allen, who finished with 28 points and seven rebounds.
The Panthers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 62-60. Georgia State made 15 of its 35 three pointers (42.9 percent). Mercer, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (7-10; 70.0 percent).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Mercer. Dating back to last season, Mercer ranks 214th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Georgia State has forced the 59th-most turnovers in the country (21.6 percent). Also, the Panthers rank 53rd in effective field goal percentage (0.537), whereas the suspect defense of the Bears ranks 293rd with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.520.
Georgia State at Mercer ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Georgia State averages 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Mercer ranks 292nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Bears rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while the Panthers rank 298th (39.1).
- Mercer ranks 163rd in assists per game (13.2) while Georgia State ranks 254th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Panthers rank 31st in blocks per game (4.6) while the Bears rank 221st (2.4).
- Georgia State ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Mercer ranks 182nd (6.7).