Georgia State vs Marshall Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Georgia State vs Marshall Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  January 30th, at the Cam Henderson Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Thundering Herd’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Georgia State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Marshall

-Recent betting trends in games played between Georgia State and Marshall

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Panthers and Thundering Herd.

Can Georgia State Figure It Out?

Georgia State is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Two games ago against Marshall, they lost 92-79 and in the last game against James Madison, they lost 86-79. At halftime against James Madison, they were down 47-39 and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back. Cesare Edwards put up 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 14 points. 

Georgia State comes into this game with a 7-14 record overall and they have gone 9-11 against the spread. Georgia State is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 80.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 233rd in the league while the defense is giving up 344th in the league. Cesare Edwards is averaging 15 points while shooting while shooing 49.4 percent from the field. 

Marshall Looks for Fourth Straight Win

Marshall looks for the fourth straight win, and they have won three straight games. In the last game against Georgia Southern, the defense gave up only 67 points and that was enough for the victory. Japen Speer had a strong game putting up 16  points, one rebound, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Georgia State, they looked even more impressive scoring 92 points and that was enough for the victory. 

Marshall sits with a 13-9 record overall and they have gone 12-7-1 against the spread. Marshall is averaging 75.6 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 155th in the league while the defense is ranked 176th. Obinna Anochili-Killen has been the top player for Marshall this season averaging 13.1 points while shooting 53.4 percent from the field. 

Why Marshall Will Beat Georgia State 

• Marshall has won each of its last eight night games at Cam Henderson Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Georgia State has lost eight of its last nine road games.
• Georgia State has lost the first half in each of its last six Thursday road games against the Sun Belt Conference.

Georgia State vs Marshall Prediction 

Marshall already took care of Georgia State just a few games ago and it’s going to be much of the same here. Marshall’s offense is averaging 75.6 points per game and their offense is going ot have no issue running up the score here. Georgia State’s defense is going to struggle, Marshall will pull away early and they will end up cruising to the victory here. Back Marshall against the spread here.