South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on SEC. 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 BULLDOGS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +23.5
This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -23.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Bulldogs Secure a Road Victory?
South Carolina State fell to 4-8 on the season after a 58-47 road loss to Northern Kentucky on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 137.5.
Despite leading 34-33 at halftime, South Carolina State’s offense struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 13 points while allowing 25.
South Carolina State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 47 points on 34.1% shooting from the field. They hit 8 of 23 from beyond the arc, good for 34.8%, while their two-point shooting was even worse at 33.3% (7/21).
The Bulldogs also had a rough night at the free-throw line, connecting on just 47.4% of their attempts. Trey Robinson led the way with 20 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Colin McKenzie added 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.
South Carolina State’s defense held their opponents to just 58 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42% shooting, with opponents making 15 of 35 shots.
From beyond the arc, South Carolina State’s defense allowed 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 58%.
Will Georgia Find a Way to Win at Home?
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Georgia improved to 11-1 this season with an 81-65 win over Charleston Southern on Sunday, December 22nd. The Bulldogs were heavy favorites at -28.5 but didn’t cover the spread.
Georgia led 37-26 at halftime and scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 146.5.
Georgia’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc (9/18). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 57.1%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 8 of 14 attempts (57.1%).
Taje’ Kelly led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, playing all 40 minutes. De’Shayne Montgomery added 22 points in 22 minutes, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.
Georgia’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 65 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 32 made field goals on 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Georgia’s opponents shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 three-pointers. The Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws.