Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Georgia State Panthers

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Panthers (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Old Dominion Monarchs (1-4) head to Center Parc Stadium to face the Georgia State Panthers (2-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Old Dominion opens this contest as a 1.5-point underdog by Vegas oddsmakers. The bet amount is set at 54.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game 1-4 this year. The last time they took the field, the Monarchs played against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and walked away from that game with a loss of 45-37. In total, they had 77 plays for 462 yards. The Old Dominion Monarchs ran the football 37 times and totaled 200 yards, an average of 5.4 yards per tote. In the running game, the Monarchs gave up 148 yards on 39 attempts, which equates to 3.8 yards per rush given up. Old Dominion recorded 19 completions on 26 attempts, for a total of 367 yards, and a completion rate of 73.1%.

When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Old Dominion Monarchs average 23.4 points per game. As a team, they average 167.0 yards on the ground, which ranks them 65th in D-1. The Monarchs have earned 1,680 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, Old Dominion has scored 7 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Offensively, Old Dominion totaled 86 first downs and 34 infractions for 310 yards. They turned the ball over eleven times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Monarchs have allowed 1,243 yards, which ranks them 94th in Division 1. They concede 248.6 yards per pass via the pass and allow a completion rate of 64.4%. Overall, they have given up 426.6 yards/game, ranking 112th in the country. They managed 6 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns through the rock. They allow teams to average 3.9 yards per rush and 178.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. During the season, they gave up 890 running yards in five games. The Monarchs rank 102nd in college football in scoring opponents, averaging 30.4 points per game.

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The Panthers enter this matchup with a record of 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Panthers lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 38-21. Georgia State rushed for 1.9 yards per attempt, for a total of 29 yards on 15 carries. The Panthers finished the contest with 385 total yards passing on 60 plays (6.4 yards per play). The Panthers’ pass defense posted a 61.5% completion rate and gave up 237 yards on 24 for 39 passing. Georgia State gave up 48 rush attempts for 261 yards (5.4 yards per carry).

The Georgia State Panthers are averaging 390.5 yards per game, ranking 70th in D-1. Georgia State’s offense has accumulated 186 yards of penalty on 19 infractions, ranking it 131st in Division 1 in errors. They average 122.3 yards per game in the ground game and have rushed for a total of 489 yards. They gave away 4 picks while giving up 2 fumbles and recorded 81 first downs. The Panthers rank 102nd nationally in scoring, averaging 23.3 points per game. So far this season, the Panthers have totaled 1,073 passing yards and are also averaging 268.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 36th in the country.

The Panthers are giving up 31.5 points per game, which ranks 108th nationally. Georgia State has allowed 672 total yards on the ground (168.0 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. In total they gave up 126 points. They have scored 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 253.3 yards/game, which ranks them 109th in Division 1. The Panthers defense has taken the field for 269 games, good for 4th in D-1. Their defense has recovered four fumbles and three interceptions this year.

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

Man’s Choice: Take the Panthers -1.5

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