The Chattanooga Mocs (5-5) will travel to GSU Sports Arena to meet the Georgia State Panthers (6-3). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Georgia State Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 74-68, while the Mocs beat the Charlotte 49ers 80-69.
Chattanooga played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.6 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.573. Charlotte was 17.8 and 0.520, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Georgia State’s 0.368 free throw rate was their largest strength over East Tennessee State, who had a rate of 0.162. Jeff Thomas had a solid outing for Georgia State with 26 points and five rebounds. Chattanooga, meanwhile, was led by Jerry Johnson Jr., who had 18 points.
The Panthers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 71-48. Georgia State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.358). Chattanooga, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.189 vs. 0.075).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia State figures to have a considerable edge. Since last season, the Panthers defense ranks 92nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while the Chattanooga offense ranks 285th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
Chattanooga Mocs at Georgia State Panthers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Chattanooga ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Georgia State ranks 246th (25.7).
- The Mocs rank 17th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Panthers rank 135th (13.3).
- Georgia State ranks 26th in blocks per game (4.6) while Chattanooga ranks 141st (2.3).
- The Mocs rank 79th in rebounds per game (33.7) while the Panthers rank 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- Georgia State ranks 46th in steals per game (7.5) while Chattanooga ranks 185th (5.1).
