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The Georgia State Panthers (6-6, 1-0 Sun Belt) travel to face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (6-7, 0-1 Sun Belt) after dropping four consecutive road games. It starts at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Thursday’s matchup between the Golden Eagles and the Panthers features the Golden Eagles as small 3-point favorites. The game’s point total is 147.5.
Southern Miss vs. Georgia State Odds
Point Spread for Southern Miss vs. Georgia State
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with sportsbooks listing Southern Miss as the favorite.
Southern Miss vs. Georgia State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Southern Miss has -155 odds to pick up the win, while Georgia State is listed at +130 to claim victory.
Southern Miss vs. Georgia State Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Arena: Reed Green Coliseum
Southern Miss vs. Georgia State Betting Trends
Thus far this season Southern Miss has two wins against the spread. The Golden Eagles have been favorites in five games this season and have come away with the win two times (40%) in those contests. Southern Miss’ games this year have hit the over 70% of the time (seven out of 10 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, Georgia State is 4-5-1 this season. The Panthers have been listed as the moneyline underdog a total of four times this season, and they’ve lost each of those games. Georgia State’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under five times in 10 opportunities (50%).
Southern Miss vs. Georgia State Key Players to Watch
Southern Miss
Victor Hart paces his team in rebounds per game (5.7), and also puts up 13.5 points and 1.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots. Donovan Ivory posts 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Victor Iwuakor posts 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
Georgia State
Dwon Odom is the Panthers’ top assist man (4.6 per game), and he puts up 11.5 points and 5.0 rebounds. Jay’den Turner is the Panthers’ top rebounder (8.1 per game), and he produces 10.7 points and 1.3 assists. Lucas Taylor is putting up team highs in points (14.2 per game) and assists (1.8). And he is producing 2.6 rebounds, making 41.5% of his shots from the floor and 31.9% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per contest. Toneari Lane is putting up 12.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest, making 33.1% of his shots from the floor and 31.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 treys per game.
What you need to know about the Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss compiled a 10-9-0 record against the spread in conference games last season. On offense, the Golden Eagles are scoring 69.8 points per game (291st-ranked in college basketball). They are surrendering 71.4 points per contest at the other end (180th-ranked). Southern Miss is dominating when it comes to rebounding, as it ranks best in college basketball in boards ( per game) and best in rebounds allowed ( per contest).
The Golden Eagles are putting up 69.3 points per game when playing at home. When playing on the road, they are playing better on offense, averaging 71.0 points per contest. Southern Miss is draining 6.3 threes per game (284th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while owning a 32.9% three-point percentage (211th-ranked). The Golden Eagles, who are 324th in college basketball with 8.1 threes conceded per game, are allowing a 38.6% shooting percentage from three-point land, which is seventh-worst in college basketball.
What you need to know about the Georgia State Panthers
Georgia State put together a 3-15-1 record against the spread last year in conference play. The Panthers are 68th in the nation in points scored (79.9 per game) and 262nd in points allowed (74.3). In 2023-24, Georgia State is best in the country in rebounds ( per game) and best in rebounds conceded ().
The Panthers are scoring more points at home (90.8 per game) than away (72.1). Georgia State makes 7.5 3-pointers per game and shoots 31.3% from beyond the arc, ranking 177th and 279th, respectively, in the country. Defensively, the Panthers are 68th in the nation in 3-pointers allowed per game at 5.5. They are 81st in 3-point percentage allowed at 31.0%.
Southern Miss vs. Georgia State Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Southern Miss, and we predict that Georgia State will cover the spread (Southern Miss -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 147.5 points.
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