Georgia State Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Prediction

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The No. 15 Georgia State Panthers (24-10), 14-point underdogs, take on the No. 2 Cincinnati Bearcats (30-4) in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 130 points and action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, March 16, 2018.

Georgia State Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bearcats edged the 21st-ranked Houston Cougars 56-55, while the Panthers defeated the UT Arlington Mavericks 74-61.

The Panthers held the Mavericks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.333 (below their season average of 0.528) and had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 14.8). Meanwhile, Cincinnati dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.261 (above their season average of 0.252) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.478 (below their season average of 0.517). For those same stats, Houston had marks of 0.182 and 0.409, respectively. Gary Clark played well for Cincinnati with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Georgia State, meanwhile, was lifted by D’Marcus Simonds, who contributed 27 points and five rebounds.

This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Cincinnati ranks 37th in offensive efficiency and Georgia State ranks 56th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Panthers commit the 45th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the pesky defense of the Bearcats causes the 19th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.5 percent).

Georgia State Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Odds Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:
  • Cincinnati ranks 27th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Georgia State ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
  • The Bearcats rank ninth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Panthers rank 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Cincinnati ranks 49th in steals per game (7.3) while Georgia State ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9).
  • The Bearcats rank 105th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while the Panthers rank 293rd (25.6).
  • Cincinnati ranks 35th in assists per game (16.0) while Georgia State ranks 169th (13.3).

Bettings Trends:
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
  • The Bearcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 17.3 for the season.