The Georgia State Panthers (0-0) are favored, by 17.5 points, facing the FCS Rhode Island Rams on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Center Parc Stadium. The over/under in this contest is 61.5 points.
Georgia State vs. Rhode Island Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State | -17.5 | -110 | -110 | 61.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
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Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Georgia State | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.0 (65) | 24.0 (25) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.2 (92) | 45.0 (41) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (75) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 24 (7) | 0 (65) |
Georgia State vs. Rhode Island Betting Insights (2022)
Georgia State Stats and Trends
- Georgia State won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover or pushing six times.
- The Panthers did not cover the spread when favored by 17.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
- Georgia State games hit the over six out of 12 times last season.
- Panthers games last season featured more combined points than this contest’s total of 61.5 points five times.
- The average point total in Georgia State’s outings last season was 57.2, 4.3 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Rhode Island Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Rams won their only game last season when playing as at least 17.5-point underdogs.
- Rhode Island had a 55.0-point average over/under in its contests last year, 6.5 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Georgia State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Darren Grainger totaled 2,431 passing yards (202.6 per game) while going 173-for-296 (58.4%) and throwing for 18 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He added 746 rushing yards on 164 carries with seven touchdowns, averaging 62.2 yards per game.
- Last year Tucker Gregg rushed for 705 yards on 172 carries (58.8 yards per game), with 12 rushing touchdowns.
- Last season Jamari Thrash was targeted zero times and recorded 60 catches for 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Ja’Cyais Credle added 29 grabs for 370 yards and two touchdowns.
- Robert Lewis caught 21 passes for 368 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 46.0 yards per game.
- Last season, Thomas Gore racked up four sacks, six TFL and 35 tackles.
- Jordan Veneziale’s 2022 campaign saw him total 88 tackles, four TFL, and one sack.
- Quavian White picked off four passes and tacked on 27 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and eight passes defended last season.
Rhode Island Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Kasim Hill threw for 223 yards while completing 56.7% of his passes last year, with one touchdown and zero interceptions (223.0 yards per game).
- Marques DeShields rushed for 82 yards on 10 carries (82.0 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns a season ago.
- Last season Jaylen Smith rushed for 1 yards on four carries (1.0 yards per game).
- Kahtero Summers grabbed four passes for 55 yards last season. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 55.0 yards per game.
- Caleb Warren also contributed with two grabs for 50 yards. He was targeted zero times, and put up 50.0 receiving yards per game.
- Paul Woods caught two passes on zero targets for 50 yards.
- Jake Fire put together a strong stat line a year ago, notching zero sacks, 13 tackles.
- DeShields intercepted zero passes and tacked on 13 tackles last season.
