The Georgia State Panthers (12-6, 5-2 SBC) will be at the Mitchell Center to go head-to-head with the South Alabama Jaguars (11-7, 4-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Georgia State Panthers at South Alabama Jaguars Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Jaguars were victorious over the Little Rock Trojans 52-43, while the Panthers easily got past the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 84-62.
The Panthers had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.702 (above their season average of 0.518) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.8 (above their season average of 32.5). The Jaguars, on the other hand, made 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent), while the Trojans had a turnover percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 19.6). South Alabama’s Josh Ajayi had a good outing, putting up 13 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgia State was lifted by Justin Roberts, who finished with 23 points.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Georgia State won 90-81. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Jaguars. Georgia State had a rate of 13.2, while South Alabama posted a mark of 21.4. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The physical South Alabama offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Jaguars rank 17th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.290, while Georgia State ranks 342nd in FTA rate allowed (0.323). It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Panthers rank 26th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Jaguars rank 302nd.
Georgia State at South Alabama Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia State ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.3) while South Alabama ranks 203rd (11.4).
- The Jaguars rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Panthers rank 128th (6.8).
- South Alabama ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while Georgia State ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Panthers rank 104th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Jaguars rank 249th (32.7).
- Georgia State ranks 149th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while South Alabama ranks 259th (17.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.4 points per game (10.9 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 10.3 for the season.
