The Georgia State Panthers (8-3) travel to Moody Coliseum to challenge the SMU Mustangs (8-2). The Panthers look to lengthen their seven-game winning streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 23, 2019.
Georgia State Panthers at SMU Mustangs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Mustangs lost a close one to the Georgia Bulldogs, 87-85, while the Panthers beat the Texas State Bobcats, 81-69.
Georgia State played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (above their season average of 32.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.513). For those same stats, Texas State recorded marks of 27.3 and 0.404, respectively. SMU, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.4 (above their season average of 36.2). Isiaha Mike played well for SMU with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Georgia State, meanwhile, was led by Joe Jones III, who recorded eight points and 11 rebounds.
Look for SMU to dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Mustangs are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking ninth in offensive rebounding percentage at 37.8 percent. Meanwhile, Georgia State ranks 325th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 66.7 percent. It will also be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Panthers rank 34th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Mustangs rank 288th.
Georgia State Panthers at SMU Mustangs Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Smu, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- SMU ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (40.8) while Georgia State ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Panthers average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. The Mustangs rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- SMU ranks 121st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Georgia State ranks 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Panthers rank 29th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Mustangs rank 130th (2.7).
- Georgia State ranks 37th in steals per game (8.7) while SMU ranks 127th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
