The Georgia State Panthers and Western Michigan Broncos meet Saturday in college basketball action at the University Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview

The Georgia State Panthers look for a win after losing to Belmont on Monday. The Georgia State Panthers haven’t started 0-2 since the 2012-13 season. The Georgia State Panthers are averaging 87 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 53.3 percent shooting. Leslie Nkereuwem is averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds, while Lucas Taylor is averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds. Jay’Den Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Brenden Tucker is dishing 0 assists. The Georgia State Panthers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 57.1 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia State Panthers are allowing 40 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos look for a win after losing to North Dakota State in overtime. The Western Michigan Broncos haven’t started 0-2 since the 2020-21 season. The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 76 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 38.6 percent shooting. B. Artis White is averaging 20 points and 4 assists, while Seth Hubbard is averaging 16 points and 3 rebounds. Markhi Strickland is dishing 2 assists and Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 41.4 percent from beyond the arc and 50 percent from the free throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 40.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Georgia State Panthers may be the more talented team from a playmaker standpoint, but Western Michigan has the best player on the floor here, and being at home doesn’t hurt. Western Michigan showed flashes in its opener and had chances to win as a 3.5 point underdog. I believe this game is closer to a pick em spot and Western Michigan has the ability to win outright. Give me the Broncos and the points.