| MATCHUP | Georgia State Panthers | Georgia Southern Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-10 | 9-5 |
| Where | Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, Statesboro, GA | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Georgia State Panthers and Georgia Southern Eagles meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. Here’s a Georgia State vs Georgia Southern Prediction. This article will include a Georgia State vs Georgia Southern Pick.
Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview
The Georgia State Panthers lost to Kennesaw State, beat Jacksonville State, and they play App State next. Georgia State has lost 6 of its last 7 games.
The Georgia State Panthers are averaging 65.3 points on 34.7 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 44 percent shooting. Jelani Hamilton is averaging 15.8 points and 2 rebounds, while Micah Tucker is averaging 12.1 points and 1.8 rebounds. Malachi Brown is grabbing 2.8 rebounds and Jakai Newton is dishing 0.6 assist. The Georgia State Panthers are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia State Panthers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles beat Gardner-Webb and West Georgia, and they play James Madison next. Georgia Southern has won 5 straight games.
The Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging 89.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 85.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Spudd Webb is averaging 16 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Tyren Moore is averaging 12.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. Alden Applewhite is the third double-digit scorer and Nakavieon White is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Georgia Southern Eagles are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Southern Eagles are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won each of its last eight games at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia State has lost eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Thursday road games against the Sun Belt Conference.
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- Georgia State has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Sun Belt Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Southern’s last eight games against the Sun Belt Conference Conference have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Each of Georgia State’s last seven games against the Sun Belt Conference Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.2).
- Georgia Southern ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.0).
- Georgia State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (20.6).
- Georgia State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (47.4%).
Georgia State vs Georgia Southern Prediction
Georgia Southern is comfortably the better team with the more consistent offense. Georgia Southern is also 6-5 ATS on the season, while Georgia State is 3-7 ATS. However, this is a rivalry game where I value points, and Georgia State is 7-3 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against Georgia Southern. In a game like this, you can often throw stats and current form out of the window. Both teams will be ready to go and there should be a decent crowd. I’ll take a shot with the free buckets on Thursday night.