Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia State Panthers

This NCAAB matchup features Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (17-12 (8-5)) traveling to take on Georgia State Panthers (10-19 (7-5)) at GSU Convocation Center, Atlanta, GA. The Coastal hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the Georgia St by 5.4 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. Georgia St averages 70.1 points per game, but they face a Coastal defense that holds opponents to 72.0 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. Meanwhile, Coastal scores 73.4 PPG but faces a Georgia St defense that limits opponents to 74.1 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Georgia St will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 1.8-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Georgia St winning by 14 to losing by 11. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Georgia St has struggled this season at 10-19 (7-5). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. Coastal sits at 17-12 (8-5) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.