The Georgia Bulldogs (3-2) meet the Georgia State Panthers (3-2) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia State Panthers Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 64-49 loss to the No. 16 Clemson Tigers in their last outing. Clemson won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. three), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 27) and total rebounds (43 vs. 30). Derek Ogbeide was Georgia’s leading scorer with 11 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Panthers’ last game, they got blown out by the Creighton Bluejays, 93-68. Creighton’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Georgia State. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.652 (above their season average of 0.598), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.500). Georgia State’s D’Marcus Simonds put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Georgia State figures to have a significant edge. Since last season, the Panthers defense ranks 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the Georgia offense ranks 307th in effective field goal percentage (0.483). Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 273rd in turnover percentage (20.0 percent), while the Panthers rank 49th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.2 percent).
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia State Panthers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia State ranks 97th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Georgia ranks 281st (19.0).
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