North Carolina Central Eagles vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
The Eagles and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 147 points, and Georgia State is favored by -5.5 against North Carolina Central in a non-conference matchup.
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +5.5
This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Panthers.
- Even though we have Georgia State winning straight-up, we like North Carolina Central at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Eagles Win on the Road?
North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games
North Carolina Central dropped a close one to Winthrop on Sunday, falling 77-75 on the road. Despite being +10 point underdogs, the Eagles kept it competitive and covered the spread.
After leading 40-39 at halftime, NC Central was outscored 38-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.
North Carolina Central put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and hitting 50% of their three-point attempts (11/22). Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (12/15).
Kelton Talford led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Po’Boigh King added 18 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc, while Nick Johnson contributed 17 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from three.
North Carolina Central’s defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, connecting on 26 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as the other team made 20 of 33 two-point shots.
From three-point range, the Eagles held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 for 73%. North Carolina Central gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Can Georgia State Grab a Win at Home?
Georgia State fell to Jacksonville State 72-67 on Wednesday, November 13th. The Panthers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 141.
Georgia State led 41-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 41 points to Jacksonville State.
Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 35% on two-point attempts. They hit 34.5% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 29 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 42%. The Panthers also shot 64.3% from the free-throw line, connecting on 9 of 14 attempts.
Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 threes. Jamar Franklin added 19 points, while Toneari Lane contributed 17 points, knocking down 5 threes on 14 attempts. Mason Nicholson was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% and grabbing 14 rebounds.
Georgia State’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 26 of 65 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From three-point range, Georgia State held their opponent to 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13, shooting 76%. Georgia State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.