Georgia Bulldogs vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Matchup

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

South Carolina State vs Georgia Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Georgia is favored by -23.5 at home against South Carolina State.

South Carolina State vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Carolina State Bulldogs at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Sunday, December 29th
Betting Odds GA -23.5, SCARST +2550 | GA -10000 O/U 142.5

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance on the Road?

South Carolina State fell to 4-8 on the season after a 58-47 road loss to Northern Kentucky on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 105 points was well below the O/U line of 137.5.

After leading 34-33 at halftime, the Bulldogs struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring just 13 points while allowing 25.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

South Carolina State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 47 points on 34.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.2%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% (7/21) and three-point shooting at 34.8% (8/23).

Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 47.4% from the line (9/19). Trey Robinson led the way with 20 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Colin McKenzie added 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Bulldogs Team Defense

South Carolina State Bulldogs put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42%, with the other team making 15 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 58%.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win at Home?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia improved to 11-1 on the season with an 81-65 win over Charleston Southern on Sunday. The Bulldogs were heavy favorites at -28.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 fell just short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Georgia led 37-26 at halftime and scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they didn’t dominate as expected, they still secured the win.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 18 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Taje' Kelly led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 41.4% overall and 42.9% from three. De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points in 22 minutes, shooting 69.2%, while Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes at a 60% clip.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense allowed 65 points in their previous game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field on 32 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 45 shots, a 51% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Georgia's opponents hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 14 times, making 8, for 57%. Georgia allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although South Carolina State has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
The Bulldogs have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.