The Georgia State Panthers (14-4, 5-0 SBC) will try to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Troy Trojans (9-8, 2-3 SBC) at Trojan Arena. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Georgia State Panthers at Troy Trojans ATS Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they topped the South Alabama Jaguars, 69-66. One of Georgia State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, eight more than South Alabama. With 18 points on 6-for-14 shooting, D’Marcus Simonds led Georgia State in scoring.
The Trojans lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles in their last game, 90-82. Georgia Southern’s 0.695 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Troy, who had a rate of 0.531. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.552. With 32 points on 12-for-21 shooting, Jordon Varnado was the game’s leading scorer.
After the Trojans won two out of three games against the Panthers last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Georgia State won 73-51. Georgia State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Troy. The Panthers had a rate of 0.570 while the Trojans posted a mark of 0.367.
Troy should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Trojans rank 95th in offensive efficiency, while the Panthers rank 216th in defensive efficiency.
Georgia State at Troy Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Troy averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 113th in the country. Georgia State ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (27.4).
The Trojans average 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 134th in the country. The Panthers rank 255th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
Georgia State ranks 24th in steals per game (8.5) while Troy ranks 135th (6.1).
The Trojans average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 113th in the country. The Panthers rank 201st in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Troy ranks third in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Georgia State ranks 69th (3.1).
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The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.2 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
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