In this article we will formulate a Georgia State vs Old Dominion prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 3rd at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 5 matchup.
Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview
The Georgia State Panthers are 3-1 (0-0) this season after they defeated NIU by a score of 35-14 last week. Georgia State led 21-14 at halftime and they scored 14 points in the third quarter to pull away with the win. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 432-342, went 6-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Cameran Brown threw for 148 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Rodshaun Dorsey caught five passes for 114 yards and two scores. Lanear McCrary Jr rushed 21 times for 111 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Prior to that win, Georgia State lost to UCF by a score of 44-30, but did beat Kennesaw State by a score of 31-17 before that. The Panthers have scored 38.8 points per game with 253.0 passing yards and 215.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.3 points against per game this season. Cameran Brown has thrown for 873 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 1-3 (0-1) this year after they lost to James Madison by a score of 46-20 last week. Old Dominion trailed 30-17 at halftime and they only managed three points in the second half in the loss. The Monarchs were out gained by a total of 405-247, went 4-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Ryan Huff threw for 261 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while TJ Johnson caught five passes for 105 yards. Devin Roche rushed eight times for 18 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Old Dominion lost to East Carolina by a score of 20-17 and Virginia Tech by a score of 44-21. The Monarchs have scored 22.3 points per game with 171.3 passing yards and 116.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.0 points against per game this season. Quinn Henicle is the starting QB, but he is dealing with an injury, so we may see Ryan Huff once again.
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- The favorite has won each of Georgia State’s last eight games at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium.
- Old Dominion has lost four of its last five road games in October.
- Georgia State has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- The favorite has won the first half in 10 of Old Dominion’s last 11 games.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Georgia State has lost each of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
- Old Dominion has won each of its last six games against teams from Georgia.
- Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last three games between Old Dominion and Georgia State.
- Old Dominion has won the first quarter in each of its last four October games as an underdog.
- Georgia State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia State’s last five games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Old Dominion’s last seven games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Georgia State Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Isaiah Stone ranks 8th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (198) this season.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Zion Frink ranks 18th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (167) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia State ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (1.5).
- Georgia State ranks 8th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (16.8).
- Old Dominion ranks 1st among FBS teams for sacks this season (18.0).
- Old Dominion ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
Georgia State vs Old Dominion Prediction
Georgia State comes into this matchup with a 3-1 record to start the season and they have scored 30+ points in all four of those games. The Panthers have also played strong defense in their three wins, so they have shown a ton of improvement. Old Dominion has dropped three in a row and has yet to win a FBS game. The Monarchs have allowed 44+ in two of their last three and they have scored 21 or fewer in all three. Take Georgia State to win at home.