The Georgia State Panthers (13-6, 6-2 SBC) will be at Trojan Arena to clash with the Troy Trojans (7-12, 3-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Troy Trojans Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Trojans were beaten by the Georgia Southern Eagles, 82-66, while the Panthers were victorious over the South Alabama Jaguars, 72-63.
The Panthers forced 20 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.535 (above their season average of 0.526). Troy, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 33.3). Nick Stampley had a good game for Troy with 17 points and seven rebounds. Georgia State was lifted by Damon Wilson, who finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Panthers won the most recent contest 77-63. Georgia State’s 0.259 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Troy, who had a rate of 0.182. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Troy offense. Troy ranks 254th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Georgia State forces the 35th-most turnovers in the nation (23.6 percent). Furthermore, the 18th-ranked defense of the Panthers (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.435) will square off against the 269th-ranked offense of the Trojans (effective field goal percentage of 0.479).
Georgia State Panthers vs. Troy Trojans ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia State ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Troy ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
- The Panthers rank 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Trojans rank 141st (2.7).
- Georgia State averages 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 122nd in the NCAA. Troy ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- The Panthers average 9.3 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 160th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Georgia State averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Troy ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 10.2 for the season.
