Old Dominion Monarchs vs Georgia State Panthers Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Georgia State Panthers

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Old Dominion Monarchs (1-4) are hitting the road to Center Parc Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will take on the Georgia State Panthers (2-2). Old Dominion opens this contest as 1.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 54.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs head into this game 1-4 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Monarchs played against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 45-37. In all, they had 77 plays for 462 yards. The Old Dominion Monarchs ran the football 37 different times and totaled 200 yards, which came out to an average of 5.4 yards per tote. In the running game, the Monarchs gave up 148 yards on 39 tries, which is 3.8 yds per rush surrendered. Old Dominion surrendered 19 completions on 26 tries for a total of 367 yards, and a completion rate of 73.1%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 23.4 points per contest. As a team they have an average of 167.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 65th in D-1. The Monarchs have earned 1,680 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Old Dominion has earned 7 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Old Dominion has a total of 86 first downs offensively, and they have committed 34 infractions for 310 yds. They have turned the ball over 11 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Monarchs have allowed 1,243 yds which ranks them 94th in Division 1. They are conceding 248.6 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.4%. Overall, they have relinquished 426.6 yards/game putting them 112th in the country. They have granted 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 11 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 178.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. During the season, they have conceded 890 running yards through 5 outings. The Monarchs rank 102nd in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 30.4 points per game.

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The Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Panthers walked away with a loss by a score of 38-21 when they played the Georgia Southern Eagles. Georgia State rushed for 1.9 yds per attempt, totaling 29 yds on 15 carries. The Panthers finished the contest with a total of 385 yds and they ran 60 plays (6.4 yds per play). The Panthers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 61.5%, relinquishing 237 yards on 24 for 39 passing. Georgia State gave up 48 rush attempts for 261 yards (5.4 yds per carry).

The Georgia State Panthers hold an average of 390.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 70th in D-1. The Georgia State offense has 186 yards of penalties on 19 violations, which has them ranked 131st in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They average 122.3 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 489 yards overall. They have given away 4 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 81 first downs. Concerning putting points on the board, the Panthers sit 102nd in the country averaging 23.3 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Panthers have a total of 1,073 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 268.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 36th in the country.

The Panthers are surrendering 31.5 points per contest, which has them 108th in the country. Georgia State has allowed a total of 672 yards on the ground (168.0 yards per game) as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. In total, they have given up 126 pts. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 253.3 yards/game, which has them in 109th in Division 1. The Panthers defense has taken the field for 269 plays, which is 4th in D-1. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the year.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Panthers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers -1.5

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