Georgia vs. Saint Joseph's: Who Will Win? Betting Prediction, Odds, Line, and Picks
The Georgia Bulldogs will face the Saint Joseph's Hawks in the Semifinals of the Sunshine Slam Beach Bracket. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 3-1 record, while the Hawks are 2-1. Both teams enter the contest winning their past two games.
Georgia vs. Saint Joseph's Match Details
Fixture: Georgia Bulldogs at Saint Joseph's Hawks
Date and Time: Monday, November 21st, 8:30 p.m. EST
Event: Sunshine Slam Beach Bracket - Semifinals
Venue: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida
Georgia vs. Saint Joseph's Betting Odds and Spread
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Georgia vs. Saint Joseph's Key Stats
The Georgia Bulldogs are 3-1 to start the season, however, their wins have come by an average of 8.0 points per game. The Bulldogs offense has struggled, averaging 70.2 points per game, which is 244th out of 363 teams in the nation. Their defense has been slightly better, allowing 66.8 points per game, which is 148th in the nation. Georgia's offensive rating, 99.3, ranks 253rd in the nation, while their defensive rating, 94.3, ranks 139th.
While the Bulldogs have three top-100 recruits on their roster, none of the three are averaging more than 4.8 points per game. Instead, Georgia is led by senior guard Terry Roberts and junior guard Kario Oquendo, who are averaging 15.8 and 13.0 points per game, respectively. Georgia is led by head coach Michael White, who is in his first year with the program. White previously spent four years coaching the Lousiana Tech Bulldogs and, more recently, seven years coaching the Florida Gators.
The Hawks are 2-1 with their victories coming by an average margin of 12.0 points per game. The Hawks' only loss came against the No.3-ranked Houston Cougars. They are currently averaging 72.3 points per game, which ranks 211th in the nation. The Hawks allow 73.0 points per game, ranking 267th in the nation. Their offensive rating, 103.3, ranks 194th, while their defensive rating, 104.3, ranks 288th.
The Hawks don't have a single top-100 recruit. They are led by sophomore guard Erik Reynolds II, who ranks ninth in college basketball in scoring, averaging 23.3 points per game. The Hawks' head coach Billy Lange is in his fourth year with the program after spending seven years as the head coach of the Navy Midshipmen.
Georgia vs. Saint Joseph's Betting Prediction
Despite their strong records, both the Bulldogs and the Hawks have struggled offensively this season. The Hawks, however, have also struggled defensively, while the Bulldogs have been about average on the less flashy side of the ball. Look for Georgia's defense to help them win this contest by at least four points.
Pick: Georgia Bulldogs -3 (-105)
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