High Point Panthers vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23
Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bulldogs face off at 5:30 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home against the Panthers.
HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: High Point Panthers +9.5
This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 5:30 ET on Saturday, December 16th.
WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like High Point at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Will the Panthers Make it Happen in Athens?
High Point enters this game against Georgia with an overall record of 8-3. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, High Point has gone 1-4. High Point enters today’s game with a strong record vs. the spread at 6-0-1. In their last five games, the team has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.
Through 11 games, High Point has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 161.3 points per game so far. In the Panthers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 159 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.
In their previous game, the Panthers’ offense finished with 86 points, which is right in line with their current average of 89.1 points per contest. The top scorer for the Panthers was Duke Miles with 21 points, while Kimani Hamilton also chipped in with 17 points.
On defense, High Point is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.8 threes per game vs. Georgia. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.8%.
Will the Bulldogs Make it Happen at Home?
As they prepare for their 10th game of the season, the Georgia Bulldogs bring a 6-3 record with them. In their previous ten home games, including last season, Georgia has a 6-4 record. Georgia currently has an ATS record of 3-5, which is below .500. In their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.
In nine games, Georgia comes in with an over/under mark of 4-4-0, with their games averaging 142.5 points per game. Looking at the Bulldogs’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 139 points per game.
Georgia’s offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Mercer. They achieved a 52.5% field goal percentage and went 30/42 from the free-throw line. Jabri Abdur-Rahim is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 13. Meanwhile, Noah Thomasson also brings a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.
At present, the Bulldogs’ defense is nationally ranked 122nd, allowing 69.9 points per game. In today’s game vs. High Point, the Georgia defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Georgia made 30 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.