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Jacksonville State (1-1) vs Georgia State (1-0)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Pete Mathews Coliseum)
The Line: Betting Odds: Jacksonville State -5.5 / Georgia State +5.5 — Over/Under:
The Georgia State Panthers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Pete Mathews Coliseum. Here’s a Georgia State vs Jacksonville State Prediction. This article will include a Georgia State vs Jacksonville State Pick.
Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview
The Georgia State Panthers beat Ball State, lost to Mississippi State, and they play NC Central and Austin Peay next. The Georgia State Panthers are averaging 68.5 points on 38 percent shooting and allowing 83.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Cesare Edwards is averaging 15 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Toneari Lane is averaging 14.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Zarique Nutter is the third double-digit scorer and Nick McMullen is dishing 0.5 assists. The Georgia State Panthers are shooting 24.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia State Panthers are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks lost to Air Force, and they play Coastal Carolina and East Carolina next. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 89.5 points on 52 percent shooting and allowing 60.5 points on 34.9 percent shooting. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 22.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Michael Houge is averaging 14 points and 11.5 rebounds. Koree Cotton is the third double-digit scorer and Jao Ituka is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 86.5 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are allowing 25.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Georgia State has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last seven Wednesday home games.
- Georgia State has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Georgia State’s last 11 games against the Conference USA Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Each of Jacksonville State’s last four night games against the Sun Belt Conference has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jacksonville State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (63.0%).
- Jacksonville State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.81).
- Georgia State ranks T358th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.0).
- Georgia State ranks T355th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (14.5).
Georgia State vs Jacksonville State Prediction
The Georgia State Panthers are stuck in the mud offensively, and those things usually don’t fix themselves on the road. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have talent on their roster, and they’re due for a breakout performance against a Division One team. Jacksonville State had its chances on the road against Air Force. At home, things should be better. I’ll lay the reasonable line with Jacksonville State.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Jacksonville State -5.5
