Auburn vs Georgia State Prediction 12-17-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Auburn vs Georgia State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Auburn Tigers are 9-1 this year after they defeated Ohio State by a score of 91-53 in their last game. Auburn led 49-21 at halftime and they pulled away in the second half for the blowout win. The Tigers shot 45.8% from the field, 43.3% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Johni Broome led Auburn with 21 points and 20 rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers defeated Richmond by a score of 98-54 but did lose to Duke by a score of 84-78 before that. Auburn has scored 87.4 points per game and they have allowed 65.7 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game this season. Johni Broome is averaging 19.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Auburn is shooting 50.5% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview

The Georgia State Panthers are 4-6 this season after they lost to Charlotte by a score of 77-63 in their last game. Georgia State trailed 32-25 at halftime and allowed 45 more points in the second half in the loss. The Panthers shot 34.5% from the field, 11.1% on three-pointers, and 72.4% on free throws in the game. Zarique Nutter led Georgia State with 19 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 81-77 and Kentucky by a score of 105-76. Georgia State has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 78 points per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Zarique Nutter is averaging 17.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Georgia State is shooting 43.2% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Auburn will beat Georgia State

• Auburn has won each of its last 57 games against non-conference opponents at Neville Arena.
• Georgia State has lost each of its last 10 road night games against non-conference opponents.
• Auburn has won the first half in each of its last 19 games at Neville Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Auburn vs Georgia State Prediction 

Auburn comes into this game ranked #2 in the country and they just dominated Ohio State by nearly 40 points in their last game. The Tigers have only lost one game against Duke this season, and they are shooting over 50% from the field. Georgia State has lost three games in a row, including a 105-76 loss against Kentucky. The Panthers are only shooting 43.2% from the field and they are allowing 78 points per game on defense. Auburn should win this game easily and even though I don’t like these big numbers, I will take the Tigers at home.