Georgia State Panthers Set to Face North Carolina Central Eagles in College Basketball Clash
The Georgia State Panthers (2-2) are set to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (1-5) this Friday, November 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, with the game broadcast on ESPN+. As the teams prepare for this exciting matchup, no betting line has yet been established.
Last season, Georgia State had a mixed record against the spread, winning 14 times while failing to cover or pushing 16 times. In contrast, North Carolina Central boasted a strong 17-10-0 record against the spread. Entering this game, data reveals that Georgia State scored 76.5 points per game last season, surpassing the 69.0 points defense average allowed by the Eagles.
Statistically, the Panthers had a favorable 12-7-1 record against the spread when scoring over 69 points. Meanwhile, North Carolina Central was notably effective with a 14-2 mark against the spread when allowing fewer than 76.5 points. The Eagles’ offensive performance was impressive, averaging 76.6 points per game, just slightly above the 74.8 defensive average of Georgia State.
Last year, both teams displayed scoring capabilities—Georgia State outscored opponents by 51 points across the season, while North Carolina Central outperformed theirs by a total of 236 points.
As fans gear up for this compelling matchup, insights from previous seasons hint at a potential contest that may see Georgia State edging out North Carolina Central, with a predicted final score of 76-73 in favor of the Panthers.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an intense evening of college basketball action.
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