Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Coastal Carolina vs Georgia State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Atlanta.
Coastal Carolina vs Georgia State Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Chanticleers versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Georgia State is favored by -3.5 vs. Coastal Carolina in a Sun Belt conference matchup.
Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Georgia State Panthers
- Where: Atlanta at GSU Convocation Center
- Date: Saturday, January 11th
- Betting Odds GAST -3.5, COAST +140 | GAST -166 O/U 138.5
Chanticleers Preview: Can the Chanticleers Pull Off a Win at Atlanta?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Recent Game/Games
Coastal Carolina fell to 6-8 on the season after a 74-51 road loss to Appalachian State on Wednesday. The Chanticleers entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 125, just under the O/U line of 126.5.
Coastal Carolina struggled early, trailing 37-19 at halftime. While they managed to score 32 points in the second half, they allowed 37 points to the Mountaineers, preventing any chance of a comeback.
Chanticleers Offense Breakdown
Coastal Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points while shooting 34.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, with a 26.1% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 attempts.
CJ Huntley led the way with 21 points and 15 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 9 three-point attempts. Myles Tate contributed 17 points and 7 assists, though he shot just 28.6% from deep.
Chanticleers Team Defense
Coastal Carolina's defense gave up 74 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 57 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 10 of 23 threes, shooting 43%. Coastal Carolina also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 70%.
Panthers Preview: Can Georgia State Grab a Win at Home?
Georgia State improved to 5-10 on the season with an 82-78 win over Georgia Southern on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -2.5 favorites at home, covered the spread in the victory.
After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Georgia State and Georgia Southern each scored 31 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 155.5.
Panthers Offense Breakdown
Georgia State put up 82 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from three-point range (4/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they made up for it by hitting 24 of 30 free throws (80%) and grabbing 14 offensive rebounds.
Zarique Nutter led the Panthers with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Cesare Edwards added 20 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 57.1% of his shots. Adante' Holiman contributed 19 points, but struggled from deep, going 2 for 12 from three-point range.
Panthers Team Defense
Georgia State's defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 47% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Georgia State held their opponents to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 80% rate. Georgia State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Chanticleers vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Chanticleers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
- Although Georgia State has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Chanticleers have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Coastal Carolina posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Panthers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Coastal Carolina vs Georgia State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Coastal Carolina +3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.