Georgia State Panthers vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

The Panthers and Wildcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Wildcats will host the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. The over/under for this game is set at 161.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -30.5 against Georgia State in a non-conference matchup.

GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +30.5

This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +30.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Can Georgia State Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Georgia State pulled off a 74-71 win over Tulsa on Wednesday, November 27th. The Panthers were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Georgia State led 35-34 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.

Georgia State put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 16 attempts for an 18.8% three-point percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with a 52.2% success rate on two-point shots.

Zarique Nutter led the Panthers with 22 points, shooting 60% from the field. Cesare Edwards added 18 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Keaston Willis also contributed 18 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes at a 55.6% clip.

Georgia State’s defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 24 for 46 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Georgia State held their opponents to just 18% shooting, with only 3 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they hit 17 shots for 73%. Additionally, Georgia State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Is a Home Win Possible for Kentucky?

Kentucky improved to 5-0 on the season with an 87-68 home win over Western Kentucky on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -24.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, which was under the O/U line of 165.5.

Kentucky led 45-33 at halftime and added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. Although they didn’t cover the spread, the Wildcats’ defense held the Hilltoppers in check, as the game ended with fewer points than expected.

Kentucky put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting only 27.6% of their threes, going 8 for 29.

At the free-throw line, the Wildcats made 29 of 42 attempts, shooting 69%. They also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Andrew Carr, Otega Oweh, and Julius Thedford each contributed 18 points, with Carr shooting 75% from the field and adding 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

Kentucky’s defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team connected on 17 of 33 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Kentucky held the opposition to 27% shooting, with 8 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 42 times, where they hit 29 for 69%. Kentucky allowed 16 offensive rebounds.