Georgia State vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Georgia State (8-6) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern (5-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Georgia State / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The Georgia State Panthers (8-6) visit Hanner Fieldhouse to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (5-12) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA.

Georgia State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Georgia State vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Georgia State vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia State-3.5 -105O 151.5 -110-150
Georgia Southern +3.5 -115U 151.5 -110+125

Georgia State vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Georgia State will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Georgia State vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+8.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+7.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+6.90 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.30 Units / 11% ROI)

Georgia State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 8.48% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -4.65% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.5% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.85 Units / -23.4% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.95 Units / -20% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.85 Units / -28.45% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Georgia State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia State has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (165 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Georgia State has an eFG% of 51% this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

Georgia State has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,425 points/2,894 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Georgia State has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (550 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern is shooting 41% (436/1,054) this season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Georgia Southern has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,243 points/1,054 shots) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Georgia Southern has averaged 8.6 offensive rebounds per game (155 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Georgia Southern has averaged 1.17 points per shot (3,500 points/2,980 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Georgia State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia State has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (438 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Georgia State has averaged 5.9 steals per game (281 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Georgia State has averaged 6.0 steals per game (102 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Georgia State has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 12.3

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (381 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,433 points/1,059 shots) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,166 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,166 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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