The Georgia State Panthers (13-4, 4-0 SBC) look to prolong their six-game winning streak against the South Alabama Jaguars (9-8, 2-2 SBC) at Mitchell Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Georgia State Panthers vs. South Alabama Jaguars ATS Prediction
In the Panthers’ last contest, they beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 74-73. Georgia State’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana-Monroe, who had a mark of 19.2. The Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.9, while the Warhawks’ was above their season average of 14.6. Georgia State rallied around D’Marcus Simonds, who was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 11-for-24 shooting.
The Jaguars were blown out by the Little Rock Trojans in their last matchup, 91-62. One of Little Rock’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 33 trips to the line, while South Alabama went just 16 times. With 22 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Trhae Mitchell was South Alabama’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Panthers won the most recent game 90-75. The Panthers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.565 vs. 0.435) and had a better turnover percentage (7.6 vs. 9.8).
It could be a sloppy game for the South Alabama offense. South Alabama ranks 265th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Georgia State forces the 61st-most turnovers in the country (22.2 percent).
Georgia State Panthers vs. South Alabama Jaguars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Alabama ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Georgia State ranks 259th (27.2).
The Jaguars average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 61st in the country. The Panthers rank 187th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Georgia State ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while South Alabama ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
The Panthers rank 16th in steals per game (8.9) while the Jaguars rank 104th (6.6).
South Alabama ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.7) while Georgia State ranks 236th (39.1).
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The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (8.7 above their season average).
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