The Georgia Bulldogs (1-1) square off with the Sam Houston State Bearkats (2-2) at Stegeman Coliseum. The game will air on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Georgia Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Bearkats are trying to rebound after their 74-59 loss to the No. 19 Clemson Tigers in their last game. Clemson’s 0.265 free throw rate was their largest strength over Sam Houston State, who had a rate of 0.111. The Tigers’ mark was below their season average of 0.324, while the Bearkats’ was below their season average of 0.189. Kai Mitchell led Sam Houston State in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Bulldogs were in action, they lost to the Temple Owls, 81-77. Temple’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Georgia. The Owls had a rate of 12.5, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 23.6. With 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Derek Ogbeide was Georgia’s high scorer.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Georgia figures to have a significant advantage. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs defense ranks seventh in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while the Sam Houston State offense ranks 293rd in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Georgia Bulldogs Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while Sam Houston State ranks 266th (1.8).
The Bearkats rank 128th in steals per game (6.4) while the Bulldogs rank 292nd (4.1).
Georgia ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Sam Houston State ranks 121st (12.9).
The Bulldogs rank 14th in rebounds per game (40.1) while the Bearkats rank 111th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
Sam Houston State ranks 170th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Georgia ranks 265th (19.1).
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