The South Alabama Jaguars (12-13, 5-7 SBC) will be at GSU Sports Arena to challenge the Georgia State Panthers (17-8, 8-4 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Georgia State Panthers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers beat the Troy Trojans, 77-63, while the Jaguars lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles, 75-65.
Georgia State played a perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.220) and a turnover percentage of 17.1 (worse than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, Troy was 0.182 and 23.8, respectively. South Alabama, meanwhile, forced Georgia Southern into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 15.9). Georgia State rallied around D’Marcus Simonds, who recorded 27 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Herb McGee fueled South Alabama with 18 points.
In their first matchup this year, Simonds led the Panthers to a 69-66 win. He recorded 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists. One of Georgia State’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while South Alabama went 19 times.
Georgia State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Panthers currently rank 81st in offensive efficiency, while South Alabama ranks 207th in defensive efficiency.
South Alabama Jaguars at Georgia State Panthers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Alabama ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Georgia State ranks 286th (26.8).
- The Panthers rank 49th in steals per game (7.6) while the Jaguars rank 148th (6.0).
- South Alabama ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.9) while Georgia State ranks 260th (38.4).
- The Panthers rank 19th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Jaguars rank 171st in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- South Alabama ranks 105th in assists per game (14.0) while Georgia State ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 45.0 points per game (25.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 44.2 points per game (23.6 below their season average).
