Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Betting on today’s Golden Hurricane and Panthers game? Catch the action at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. Tulsa is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Georgia State. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5 points.
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane -2
This game will be played at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Golden Hurricane.
- Not only will Tulsa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Golden Hurricane Pull Off a Road Win?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games
Tulsa picked up a 63-44 win over Detroit on Tuesday, November 26th, in an away game. The Golden Hurricane entered the game as 10-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points of 107 fell well below the O/U line of 141.
Tulsa led 36-27 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 17 points while scoring 27 of their own.
Tulsa’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes on 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they managed only 9 offensive rebounds.
At the free-throw line, Tulsa shot 55.6%, making 10 of 18 attempts. Dwon Odom contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, adding 6 assists, while Isaiah Barnes hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Tulsa’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 27% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 17/53 (32%).
The Golden Hurricane also shut down the three-point line, where their opponent went just 1/12 (8%). Even at the free-throw line, Tulsa’s defense held strong, with their opponent shooting 7/12 (58%).
Can Georgia State Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games
Georgia State dropped a 62-50 decision to Austin Peay on Tuesday, November 26th, in a home game where they were favored by 1.5 points. The Panthers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 32-26 at halftime, Georgia State managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 112 fell well below the O/U line of 145.5.
Georgia State’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points with a 38.5% field goal percentage. They shot 38.5% from both two-point and three-point range, hitting 5 of 13 from deep.
LJ Thomas led the way with 25 points, shooting 40.9% overall and 75% from three. Zarique Nutter added 17 points, while Tekao Carpenter contributed 12 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.
Georgia State’s defense held their opponent to just 62 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The Panthers limited their opponent’s two-point attempts, with only 10 of 26 going in, also at 38%.
From beyond the arc, Georgia State’s defense gave up 5 threes on 13 attempts, again at 38%. They sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. The Panthers allowed 5 offensive rebounds.