The Georgia State Panthers (7-3, 1-0 SBC) welcome the Texas State Bobcats (7-5, 0-1 SBC) to GSU Sports Arena. The Panthers will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak. Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats at Georgia State Panthers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers beat the UT Arlington Mavericks, 83-77, while the Bobcats lost a close one to the Georgia Southern Eagles, 67-64.
Georgia State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 16.4) and a free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.215). UT Arlington was 21.6 and 0.262, respectively, for those same stats. Texas State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.561 vs. 0.490). Kane Williams had a solid outing for Georgia State with 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Isiah Small had a solid performance for Texas State, putting up 16 points and five rebounds.
The Panthers captured this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the last matchup, Georgia State won 59-46. Georgia State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Texas State. The Panthers had a rate of 0.377 while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.254. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this contest. Georgia State has preferred to play up-tempo (28th in possessions per game), while Texas State has been slower-paced (274th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Bobcats rank 57th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.265), while the Panthers rank 335th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.305).
Texas State Bobcats vs. Georgia State Panthers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Georgia State ranks 118th (12.8).
- The Panthers rank 219th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while the Bobcats rank 265th (14.9).
- Texas State ranks 180th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Georgia State ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Panthers rank 34th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Bobcats rank 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Georgia State ranks 27th in steals per game (9.1) while Texas State ranks 89th (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
