An eight-game home winning streak is on the line for the Georgia State Panthers (14-7, 7-3 SBC) when they meet the South Alabama Jaguars (12-10, 5-6 SBC) at GSU Sports Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Georgia State Panthers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers beat the Georgia Southern Eagles, 82-77, while the Jaguars lost a close one to the Little Rock Trojans, 73-71.
The Panthers had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 17.0) and held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.4 (below the 34.6 mark opponents have averaged against Georgia State this season). South Alabama, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (16-18; 88.9 percent). Kane Williams had a good game for Georgia State with 15 points and seven rebounds. South Alabama, meanwhile, received a boost from Josh Ajayi, who recorded 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Damon Wilson led the Panthers to a 72-63 victory. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers’ 17.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Jaguars, who had a mark of 24.8.
This game should be a showdown of opposite tempos. Georgia State has preferred to play quickly (26th in possessions per game), while South Alabama has been slower-paced (309th in possessions per game). Also, the Jaguars are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking fourth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.310). The Panthers, meanhwile, rank 343rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.319).
South Alabama Jaguars at Georgia State Panthers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia State ranks 48th in assists per game (15.0) while South Alabama ranks 235th (10.9).
- The Panthers average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 49th in the country. The Jaguars rank 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- South Alabama ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Georgia State ranks 113th (6.5).
- The Panthers rank 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Jaguars rank 274th (16.4).
- South Alabama ranks 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while Georgia State ranks 239th (38.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 9.0 for the season.
