Little Rock Trojans at Georgia State Panthers Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Georgia State Panthers (20-9, 11-5 SBC) close out their home schedule at GSU Sports Arena against the Little Rock Trojans (10-18, 5-10 SBC). Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Little Rock Trojans vs. Georgia State Panthers ATS Odds

In their last game, the Panthers were victorious over the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 76-60, while the Trojans were beaten by the Georgia Southern Eagles, 81-66.

The Panthers forced 19 turnovers and held the Red Wolves to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.482). Little Rock, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.528 vs. 0.573). Jeff Thomas had a solid performance for Georgia State, contributing 15 points. Nikola Maric, meanwhile fueled Little Rock with 18 points and eight rebounds.

The Panthers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Georgia State won 81-51. Georgia State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Little Rock. The Panthers had a rate of 0.235, while the Trojans posted a mark of 0.143. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Georgia State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Panthers rank 74th in offensive efficiency, while the Trojans rank 234th in defensive efficiency.

Little Rock at Georgia State Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Georgia State ranks 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Little Rock ranks 281st (18.6).
  • The Trojans rank 92nd in assists per game (14.3) while the Panthers rank 226th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
  • Georgia State ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.7) while Little Rock ranks 142nd (2.9).
  • The Panthers rank 32nd in steals per game (7.9) while the Trojans rank 178th (5.6).
  • Little Rock ranks 139th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while Georgia State ranks 274th (38.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Trojans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (8.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (5.7 above their season average).