Georgia (6-1) vs Jacksonville (3-3)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Stegeman Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Georgia -15.5 / Jacksonville +15.5 --- Over/Under: 142.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Jacksonville Dolphins are visiting the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, November 30th at the Stegeman Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jacksonville Dolphins vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction.
Georgia Bulldogs Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs have a 6-1 record this season and are coming off a 66-63 win over St John’s. The Bulldogs are 4-3 against the spread, and 3-4 in over/under while having a 4-0 home record.
Offensively, Georgia is averaging 81.4 points per game, which ranks 86th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 68 points per game (117th). The Bulldogs shoot 48.5% from the field (57th) and 32% from beyond the arc (243rd). The Bulldogs shoot 72.4% from the free throw line (141st) and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game (30th).
Asa Newell leads Georgia's scoring this season, with an average of 15.9 points and a team-high 6.9 rebounds, while Silas Demary adds 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
Jacksonville Dolphins Preview
The Jacksonville Dolphins have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off a 75-64 win over Siena. The Dolphins are 4-2 against the spread, and 4-2 in over/under, while having a 1-2 home record.
Offensively, Jacksonville is averaging 73.7 points per game, which is 231st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 72 points per game (197th). The Dolphins shoot 43.3% from the field (243rd) and 32.3% from beyond the arc (228th). The Dolphins shoot 67.5% from the free throw line (265th) and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game (94th).
Robert McCray leads Jacksonville in scoring this season, with an average of 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists, while Zach Bell adds 11.4 points. Jacksonville will face FAU after this one.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents at Stegeman Coliseum.
- Jacksonville has lost eight of its last nine road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against the ASUN Conference.
Why the Jacksonville Dolphins will win
- Georgia has lost each of its last 10 Saturday games.
- Jacksonville has won three of its last four games.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction
Georgia has won all four previous meetings against Jacksonville and is also 4-0 against the spread. In this Jacksonville Dolphins vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Georgia State is coming as a -15.5 home favorites. Georgia is better both offensively, scoring 7.7 points more than Jacksonville, and defensively, allowing 4 points less. The Bulldogs also have an elite field goal percentage, ranking 57th nationally, while on the other hand, the Dolphins are sitting in the bottom 120 of the nation. Georgia is also the 30th-best team in rebounding and has been perfect at home, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the Georgia Bulldogs and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick Georgia Bulldogs -15.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
