It will be a clash between two phenomenal offenses when the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-6, 1-2 SBC) clash with the Georgia State Panthers (10-4, 3-0 SBC) at HTC Center. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Chanticleers lost a winnable game to the Georgia Southern Eagles, 70-67, while the Panthers beat the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 69-60.
The Panthers held the Mountaineers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.493). The Mountaineers also had a turnover percentage of 25.4 (above their season average of 16.1). Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, held Georgia Southern to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below their season average of 27.3). Coastal Carolina rallied around Tommy Burton, who had 15 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Thomas led the way for Georgia State, recording 14 points and six rebounds.
The Chanticleers won the only game between these two teams last year, 95-82. Coastal Carolina won the rebounding battle. The Chanticleers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 27) and total rebounds (53 vs. 34). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Expect Coastal Carolina to own the offensive glass in this meeting. The Chanticleers rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 percent), while Georgia State ranks 323rd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.8 percent).
Georgia State Panthers vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Coastal Carolina ranks 26th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Georgia State ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- The Panthers rank 16th in steals per game (9.5) while the Chanticleers rank 96th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Georgia State ranks 121st (3.9).
- The Panthers average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 71st in the country. The Chanticleers rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Georgia State ranks 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while Coastal Carolina ranks 258th (28.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 7.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
