The Georgia State Panthers and East Tennessee State Buccaneers start the new season at GSU Sports Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Georgia State opened as a 7-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 142 points.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Georgia State Panthers Betting Prediction
Georgia State went 24-10 in the regular season last season, which earned them a 15 seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the Cincinnati Bearcats. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State failed to make the tournament following a 25-9 regular season campaign.
Last season, the Buccaneers had records of 25-9 straight up (SU) and 18-14 against the spread (ATS). Vegas was extremely precise when predicting totals of East Tennessee State games last year, with an even split between overs and unders.
Meanwhile, the Panthers owned records of 24-10 SU and 14-16 ATS last season. Of Georgia State’s 30 games with betting action last year, 16 finished under the O/U total.
Ball protection could play a key role in this meeting. Last season, Georgia State committed the 43rd-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the gambling defense of East Tennessee State forced the 45th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.3 percent).
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Georgia State Panthers Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while Georgia State ranks 256th (37.0).
The Panthers average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. The Buccaneers rank 209th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
Georgia State ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while East Tennessee State ranks 135th (6.1).
The Buccaneers rank 27th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Panthers rank 133rd (13.1).
East Tennessee State averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Georgia State ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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