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Georgia State Favored to Win Against Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference Showdown

The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-7, 1-2 Sun Belt) will face off against in-state rival, the Georgia State Panthers (5-10, 1-2 Sun Belt), in a Sun Belt Conference game at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. Georgia Southern is coming off a loss to South Alabama, while Georgia State recently snapped a seven-game losing streak with a win over Louisiana. Both teams are 1-2 in conference play and have no reported injuries heading into the matchup. Georgia State is favored to win with a current line of -2.75. This game offers a great opportunity for betting and sportsbook promos.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Eagles +138 | Panthers -166
• Spread: Eagles +2.75 (-110) | Panthers -2.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia St. will win straight-up is 62%.

Georgia Southern vs Georgia St. Stats

Georgia Southern Eagles

Georgia Southern Eagles are currently scoring an average of 73.6 points per game and allowing an average of 78.9 points per game, ranking 233rd and 334th respectively in the nation. They shoot 42.2% overall and 33.1% from 3-point range, while their defense allows opponents to shoot 44.8% overall and 31.9% from beyond the arc. Bradley Douglas leads the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game, followed by Nakavieon White with 12.9 points per game. White also leads in assists with 2.7 per game, while Tyson Brown leads in rebounds with 4.7 per game. Defensively, Douglas leads in steals with 1.6 per game and Brown leads in blocked shots with 0.7 per game.

With a power ranking of 325, Georgia Southern's offense ranks 190th in the nation with an average of 75.50 points per game, while their defense ranks 333rd allowing 79.14 points per game. They are shooting 42.70% from the field, 67.31% from the free-throw line, and 33.68% from 3-point territory. They average 36.79 rebounds, 13.36 offensive assists, and 14.64 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.70% from the field, 72.45% from the free-throw line, and 31.27% from beyond the arc. Georgia Southern averages 38.93 defensive rebounds, 14.00 defensive assists, and 14.00 turnovers per game on defense.

Georgia St. Panthers Analysis

The Georgia State Panthers have been struggling this season, scoring an average of 71.5 points per game and allowing an average of 78.3 points per game. Their shooting percentages are not impressive, with a 42.4% overall shooting percentage and a 31.4% shooting percentage from three-point range. Zarrique Nutter leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.8 points per game, while Toneari Lane follows closely behind with 13.3 points per game. Malachi Brown leads the team in assists, and Nick McMullen leads in rebounds. The Panthers rank poorly in both offense and defense, with a power ranking of 268 and an offense ranking of #303. Their field goal and free throw percentages are also low, ranking in the 300s. On defense, they struggle to defend against both field goals and free throws. In summary, the Georgia State Panthers have a lot of work to do in order to improve their performance on the court.

Georgia Southern Holds Edge Over Georgia State in Defensive Showdown

Both Georgia Southern and Georgia State exhibit vulnerabilities in their defensive capabilities, with Georgia Southern holding a slight edge due to their marginally better offensive performance and ability to limit opponents to a slightly lower shooting percentage. Georgia Southern averages 73.6 points per game compared to Georgia State's 71.5 points per game. On defense, Georgia Southern allows an average of 78.9 points per game while Georgia State allows 78.3 points per game. Georgia State has struggled to cover the spread in recent games, only succeeding once in the last seven matchups. Despite playing at home, Georgia State has a 1-4 Against The Spread (ATS) record in the last five games, indicating a lack of advantage on their own court. With such closely matched statistics, this game is likely to be a closely contested battle that could come down to the final possession.

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