Auburn (9-1) vs Georgia State (4-6)
December 17, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Auburn -38.5 / Georgia State +38.5— Over/Under:
The Georgia State Panthers and Auburn Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Neville Arena. Here’s a Georgia State vs Auburn Prediction. This article will include a Georgia State vs Auburn Pick.
Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview
The Georgia State Panthers lost to Kennesaw State and Charlotte, and they play Troy, Mercer, and South Alabama next. The Georgia State Panthers are averaging 74.3 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Zarique Nutter is averaging 17.9 points and 4 rebounds, while Toneari Lane is averaging 14.5 points and 3.1 rebounds. Cesare Edwards is the third double-digit scorer and Nick McMullen is dishing 1.4 assists. The Georgia State Panthers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia State Panthers are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers beat Richmond and Ohio State, and they play Purdue, Monmouth, and Missouri next. The Auburn Tigers are averaging 87.4 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.7 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Johni Broome is averaging 19.7 points and 3.8 assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 12.6 points and 3.4 rebounds. Tahaad Pettiford is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Kelly is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Auburn Tigers are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won each of its last 39 night games against non-conference opponents at Neville Arena.
- Georgia State has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Georgia State’s last six night games have produced a total of 158+ points.
- Five of Auburn’s last six night games against the Sun Belt Conference at Neville Arena have produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (97.4).
- Auburn ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.30).
Georgia State vs Auburn Prediction
This is a ton of points to lay with the Auburn Tigers, and they’re in a weird spot after playing Ohio State and having Purdue on deck. We could easily see a sluggish Auburn team that’s looking ahead and does just enough to win. With that said, the Georgia State Panthers don’t have the horses to keep up, and we’ve seen them get waxed by Kentucky and Mississippi State. Auburn is an above-average team on both sides of the floor, and if it plays to its potential, this is sure to get ugly. I’ll lay the points.