Georgia State at Texas Arlington 2/20/20 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Chris |

Last Updated: 02/19/2020 at 9:00 PM ET

The Georgia State Panthers are on the road for a matchup with the Texas Arlington Mavericks.  The Panthers are (18-9), coming off a 92-80 win at home over Coastal Carolina.  The Mavericks are (12-15), after winning at home over Little Rock, 76-65.

In the Panthers win over Coastal Carolina, Georgia State was guided throughout the game by Damon Wilson.  Wilson recorded 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals.  The Panthers connected on 44% from the floor and 37% from 3-point range.  Georgia State was great from the charity stripe, knocking down 31 of 34 free throws.  The Panthers out scored Coastal Carolina from deep, 33 to 18.

The Panthers have paced this season by Corey Allen.  Allen is registering 14.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per contest.  Kane Williams is contributing 13.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.  Justin Roberts is adding 13.7 points, while connecting on 40% from 3-point range.

In the Mavericks win over Little Rock, Texas Arlington was led on offense by Jabari Narcis.  Narcis registered 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals.  Texas Arlington converted on 41% from the floor and 29% from 3-point distance.  The Mavericks out rebounded Little Rock 42 to 34.  Texas Arlington pulled down 14 offensive rebounds, while forcing 17 turnovers in the win.  The Mavericks led 33-28 at the half. 

The Mavericks have been led throughout the season by David Azore.  Azore is recording 14.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.  Brian Warren is averaging 12.9 points per game, while dishing out over 3 assists.  Radshad Davis is adding 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds on the season.

Georgia State has been one of the better teams ATS this season, posting a 16-8 record ATS.  The Panthers have a top 20 scoring offense, while the Mavericks are allowing nearly 68 points per game.  The Panthers like to get up and down the floor, as Georgia State is allowing over 71 points on defense.  The over has cashed well in this series, as the over is 7-3 in the last 10 matchups.  The over has been profitable for Georgia State this season, having gone 16-9, while the over is 13-12 for the Mavericks.  I'll side with the over, as Georgia State likes to play offense, but is below average on defense.  Final score prediction, Georgia State win but our top play is over 78-74.  

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