The Georgia State Panthers (16-6, 7-2 SBC) will be at Fant-Ewing Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-10, 4-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Georgia State Panthers at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Warhawks lost a winnable game to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 85-84, while the Panthers were victorious over the Georgia Southern Eagles, 81-72.
The Panthers forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.550). Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 27.0). Michael Ertel was a key piece for Louisiana-Monroe with 26 points. Meanwhile, D’Marcus Simonds had a good game for Georgia State, putting up 29 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Simonds led the Panthers to a 74-73 victory. He scored a game-high 28 points. The Panthers’ 13.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Warhawks, who had a rate of 19.2.
The high-powered offense of Louisiana-Monroe (45th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 112.5) will square off against the mid-tier defense of Georgia State (234th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 104.5). The Warhawks should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Georgia State ranks 267th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
- The Panthers rank 40th in steals per game (7.8) while the Warhawks rank 149th (5.9).
- Louisiana-Monroe averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 134th in the country. Georgia State ranks 219th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- The Panthers rank 16th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Warhawks rank 181st (2.2).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 135th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while Georgia State ranks 259th (39.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (10.2 above their season average).
