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Georgia State Panthers Set to Face Buffalo Bulls in MAC/SBC Challenge Game, Panthers Favored by 2.5 Points

The Georgia State Panthers are set to face off against the Buffalo Bulls in a MAC/SBC Challenged game on Saturday in Buffalo, New York. Georgia State, with a record of 9-15 overall and 5-7 in the Sun Belt conference, is coming off a convincing win against Louisiana Monroe. The Panthers have won two of their last three games after snapping a four-game losing streak. Buffalo, on the other hand, is 7-15 overall and struggling in the Mid-American Conference with a 2-8 record. The Bulls have lost two straight and four of their last five games. Clash Peters is questionable for Georgia State, while Buffalo does not have any reported injuries. Georgia State opens as the betting favorite at -2.5. Stay tuned for a detailed prediction and analysis of the matchup between the Georgia State Panthers and the Buffalo Bulls.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -142 | Bulls +116
• Spread: Panthers -2.5 (-110) | Bulls +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 160.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia St. will win straight-up is 59%.

Georgia St. vs Buffalo Stats

Georgia St. Panthers

Georgia State Panthers have an average of 74.5 points per game and allow an average of 79.5 points per game. They shoot 44.0% overall and 34.0% from 3-point territory. Cesare Edwards is the leading scorer with 15.6 points per game. The team averages 38.0 rebounds per game, led by Nick McMullen. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.5% overall and 33.8% from 3-point territory. Georgia State is ranked 206 in offense and 348 in defense with a power ranking of 219. They have a record of 9-15 this season.

Buffalo Bulls Analysis

The Buffalo Bulls basketball team has struggled this season, ranking 234th in offense with an average of 72.5 points per game and 355th in defense with an average of 82.0 points allowed per game. They shoot 42.6% overall and 30.1% from 3-point range, while allowing opponents to shoot 46.5% overall and 36.3% from beyond the arc. The team is led by Ryan Sabol, who averages 15.9 points per game, and Tyson Dunn, who averages 12.6 points per game and leads in assists with 5.9 per game. Despite their challenges, the Bulls have a power ranking of 254 and a record of 7-15 (9-11 ATS). Their statistics show room for improvement in both offense and defense.

Georgia State Shows Defensive Superiority and Offensive Prowess Over Buffalo

Georgia State and Buffalo have exhibited vulnerabilities on defense, with Georgia State currently demonstrating superior offensive capabilities and slightly stronger defensive performance compared to Buffalo. Georgia State boasts a 44.0% shooting percentage overall and 34.0% from beyond the arc, while Buffalo trails with a 42.6% overall shooting percentage and a mere 30.1% success rate from three-point range. Furthermore, Georgia State permits lower shooting percentages in both overall and three-point categories than Buffalo, allowing an average of 79.5 points per game versus Buffalo's 82.0. Recent trends show that Georgia State has covered the spread in four of their last five games, whereas Buffalo has failed to do so in four of their last five matches.

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