It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-10, 4-5 SBC) welcome the Georgia State Panthers (16-6, 7-2 SBC) to Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Prediction
The Panthers come in on a high note after topping the Georgia Southern Eagles in their last matchup, 81-72. Georgia State’s 14.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Georgia Southern, who had a mark of 18.6. The Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.2. Georgia State was lifted by D’Marcus Simonds, who was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 10-for-20 shooting.
In the Warhawks’ last game, they lost a close one to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 85-84. Appalachian State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Louisiana-Monroe. The Mountaineers had a rate of 0.691 (above their season average of 0.527), while the Warhawks posted a mark of 0.618. Louisiana-Monroe’s Michael Ertel put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
Louisiana-Monroe should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Warhawks rank 45th in offensive efficiency, while Georgia State ranks 234th in defensive efficiency.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. JD Williams recorded 19 points and seven rebounds in the first game, in which the Warhawks lost 74-73. Georgia State had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 19.2). Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (21-23; 91.3 percent).
Georgia State Panthers at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Georgia State ranks 267th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
The Panthers rank 16th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Warhawks rank 181st (2.2).
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 135th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while Georgia State ranks 259th (39.1).
The Panthers rank 40th in steals per game (7.8) while the Warhawks rank 149th (5.9).
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 134th in assists per game (13.5) while Georgia State ranks 219th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
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The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (10.2 above their season average).
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