The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (6-16, 2-11 SBC) and the Georgia State Panthers (15-9, 8-5 SBC) go head-to-head at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The Warhawks will attempt to snap their nine-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Odds
Both teams lost a winnable game in their last matchup. The Warhawks fell to the Georgia Southern Eagles, 67-65, while the Panthers were defeated by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 80-78.
Georgia State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 32.8) while Louisiana-Monroe did a terrific job of making free throws (7-9; 77.8 percent). Louisiana-Monroe was lifted by Michael Ertel, who finished with 30 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Kane Williams was a key piece for Georgia State with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Justin Roberts led the Panthers to an 84-62 win. He scored a game-high 23 points. Georgia State couldn’t miss, shooting 57.7 percent from the field. Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 39.2.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the Louisiana-Monroe offense. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 303rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Georgia State forces the 39th-most turnovers in the nation (22.8 percent). This contest should be a matchup of opposite paces. The up-tempo Panthers rank 28th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Warhawks rank 326th.
Georgia State Panthers at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia State ranks 25th in steals per game (8.5) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 237th (4.5).
- The Panthers rank 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Warhawks rank 274th (17.6).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Georgia State ranks 143rd (3.9).
- The Panthers rank 81st in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Warhawks rank 262nd (32.6).
- Georgia State ranks 54th in assists per game (14.6) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 225th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
- The Warhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 5.4 for the season.
