Georgia State Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia State vs Jacksonville State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jacksonville.

Georgia State vs Jacksonville State Prediction

The Panthers and Gamecocks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gamecocks will host the game at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143 points, with Jacksonville State being favored by -5 over Georgia State.

Georgia State vs. Jacksonville State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia State Panthers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Where: Jacksonville at Pete Mathews Coliseum
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds JAXST -5, GAST +196 | JAXST -247 O/U 143

Panthers Preview: Will Georgia State Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games

Georgia State faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they went on the road to take on Mississippi State. Entering the game as +21.5 point underdogs, the Panthers fell short of expectations, losing 101-66.

After trailing 47-25 at halftime, Georgia State's defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 54 points while scoring 41 of their own. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 148.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.8% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.9%, with 18 offensive rebounds and only 9 assists.

Josh Hubbard and Toneari Lane both scored 15 points, with Hubbard adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Riley Kugel contributed 14 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.

Panthers Team Defense

Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 101 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 72% of their two-point attempts, with 32 makes on 44 tries.

From beyond the arc, Georgia State's opponent shot 35%, making 10 of 28 threes. The Panthers also sent them to the line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws.

Gamecocks Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Jacksonville State?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games

Jacksonville State dropped their season opener on Thursday, falling 73-67 to Air Force on the road. The Gamecocks entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

JSU led 30-22 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The O/U line was set at 133 points, and the teams combined for 140 points.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

Jacksonville State put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 for 78.9%.

Ethan Taylor led the way with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 of 10 from deep. Jaron Pierre added 21 points, while Jeffrey Mills contributed 18 points, shooting 57.1% from three.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Jacksonville State's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, hitting 26 of 54 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point field goals on 23 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Jacksonville State's defense conceded 12 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 56%. Jacksonville State allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Panthers vs Gamecocks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 71 points per game while allowing an average of 80. Georgia State posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
Across the Gamecocks last three home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Gamecocks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.