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New Orleans Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgia Southern and Sam Houston odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) and Sam Houston Bearkats (9-3) meet Thursday in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Bearkats are readying for their first-ever bowl game as an FBS program, but they’ll do so without coach K.C. Keeler. He took the Temple head coaching job, so offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen will lead the team.

Sam Houston also has a laundry list of opt-outs following their coach out of the door, including leading rusher RB Jay Ducker. DBs Isaiah Cash and David Fisher have been visiting and receiving offers from power conference schools, so the back end of the defense might have some big-time holes in this game.

The Bearkats defense was nasty this season, allowing just 315.6 total yards, 174.1 passing yards and 20.0 points per game this season, but that figures to take a hit with all of the defections. In fact, Sam Houston was an Under machine this season, with the total going low in 9 of 12 games, including the final 6 outings.

The Eagles do not have a lot of opt outs or portal players heading into this one, and Georgia Southern enters with 3 wins and covers in the final 4 games. This is a team which fell to the Boise State Broncos 56-45 in the opener back on Aug. 31, covering as a 13-point underdog. It also has wins over bowl teams James Madison, Marshall and South Alabama.

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Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Georgia Southern -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Sam Houston +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread: Georgia Southern -4.5 (-110) | Sam Houston +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia Southern 26, Sam Houston 16

Moneyline

Georgia Southern (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and for a standalone wager that’s a bit much. However, as part of a multi-leg parlay, it isn’t that much of a risk tossing the Eagles onto a betslip with 3 or more plays.

PASS, as a standalone wager.

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Against the spread

PLAY GEORGIA SOUTHERN -4.5 (-110) laying the points.

It would have been unthinkable during the season, as Sam Houston +4.5 (-110) is looking for its 10th victory, it’s playing its first-ever FBS bowl game, etc. However, there is just too much upheaval on the Bearkats’ side of the ball, from portal defections, especially on defense, to the coaching staff.

The Eagles present a lot more stability and experience, and it will show, especially as the game wears on into the second half in NOLA.

Over/Under

UNDER 48.5 (-110) is still the play in a Sam Houston game, regardless of the portal losses.

Sam Houston had an amazing defense, and it’s likely the backups backfill the secondary losses to at least hold their own against the Eagles. Plus, Georgia Southern’s offense was simply so-so this season, going for 28.2 PPG and 364.1 total yards per game, so the Bearkats should still keep a lid on things, for the most part.

Sam will have trouble moving the ball, though. Losing Ducker is one thing, but the Bearkats had RBs John Gentry, Zach Hrbacek and DJ McKinney hit the portal, too, leaving the position depleted.

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Georgia Southern at Old Dominion odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgia Southern at Old Dominion odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-2, 3-0 Sun Belt) travel to meet the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-4, 2-1) Thursday. Kickoff from Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Georgia Southern vs. Old Dominion odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia Southern is flying high after posting a 28-14 win against James Madison as a 10-point underdog Saturday. It has won 3 in a row, while going 5-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 outings. The Under has cashed in back-to-back games and 3 of the past 4 contests.

Old Dominion upended Texas State as a 10.5-point underdog Saturday, winning 24-14. The Monarchs have won 2 in a row outright as an underdog and 3 of the past 4. The Under has cashed in 2 straight, while holding a slight 4-3 edge this season.

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Georgia Southern at Old Dominion odds

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Moneyline (ML): Georgia Southern +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Old Dominion -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread: Georgia Southern +2 (-110) | Old Dominion -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia Southern at Old Dominion picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia Southern 27, Old Dominion 24

Moneyline

GEORGIA SOUTHERN (+110) is a solid play as a short ‘dog in this road contest.

The Eagles doubled up James Madison 28-14 as a 10-point underdog, and it has won 5 of the past 6 games, including 3 straight, while going 5-1-1 ATS this season.

Old Dominion (-110) will certainly make Georgia Southern sweat, but the balanced offensive attack of the Eagles will help it to the victory. The Monarchs have managed just 335.0 total yards per game and 159.4 passing yards per contest. The defense is allowing 401.3 total yards per contest, and that will be the difference. The road team has won each of the past 2 outings since 2022.

Against the spread

Georgia Southern +2 (-110) isn’t worth playing, unless you feel Old Dominion -2 (-110) will win by only a single point.

If not, play the Eagles straight up on the moneyline for a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 54.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly in Thursday’s Sun Belt tilt.

The total has gone low in each of the past 2 games for Georgia Southern, while cashing in 3 of the past 4 outings.

For Old Dominion, the Under has hit in the past 2 outings, averaging 22.5 PPG, while allowing 14.0 PPG. These teams have met twice in the past 2 seasons as Sun Belt members, with the total going low both times.

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Alex’s best bet: Georgia Southern at Georgia State prediction

SportsbookWire.com’s Alex White likes a side in Saturday’s NCAA football game between Georgia Southern and Georgia State.

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The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-2) visit the Georgia State Panthers (2-1) in the conference opener for both squads.. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU) from Center Parc Stadium. The Eagles snapped a 3-game skid in the head-to-head series with a 44-27 victory last season as 1-point home favorites.

Georgia State is favored by 3.5 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook as of Friday, 2:48 a.m. ET.

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Sun Belt Tournament: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Georgia Southern Eagles (9-23) and Appalachian State Mountaineers (26-5) meet Saturday in the quarterfinal of the Sun Belt Tournament. Tip-off from Pensacola Bay Center is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 9th-seeded Eagles picked up a 76-71 second-round win over No. 8 seed South Alabama Thursday to get to the quarterfinals.

After an absolutely abysmal start to the season — going 0-12 straight up (SU) in the 1st 12 games while failing to cover the 1st 9 outings — Georgia Southern is 15-7-1 ATS in the past 23 outings. It has won a season-high 3 in a row while covering 6 straight.

The Mountaineers, the No. 1 seed in the tournament, make their 1st postseason appearance after receiving the double-bye in the SBC tourney. App State has won the past 7 contests, and it closed out the regular season with 6 straight covers.

App State swept the regular-season series, winning 84-74 Jan. 25 in Boone and 85-84 in OT in Statesboro Feb. 3. The Eagles covered both meetings, and they’re 4-0 ATS in the past 4 in the series.

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Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Georgia Southern +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Appalachian State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Georgia Southern +13.5 (-102) | Appalachian State -13.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State picks and predictions

Prediction

Appalachian State 82, Georgia Southern 73

Moneyline

Appalachian State (-1400) will cost you 14 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Even as part of a multi-team parlay, playing such a heavy favorite is not recommended, as it sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

GEORGIA SOUTHERN +13.5 (-102) is a strong play at this number. Both teams are actually playing very well, as the Eagles and Appalachian State -13.5 (-120) are both on 6-game ATS winning streaks.

GSU cashed in each of the 2 regular-season meetings, and the Eagles have cashed 7 in a row as double-digit underdogs. On the flip side, the Mountaineers are just 3-3 ATS in the past 6 when favored by 10 or more points.

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Over/Under

OVER 146.5 (-110) is worth a look in this tourney battle in Pensacola.

The total went high in each of the 2 regular-season meetings, and the Over is 5-0 in the past 5 in this series. App State averaged 84.5 PPG in the 2 victories, while Georgia Southern went for 79 PPG in those outings.

The Eagles closed out the regular season with 7 straight Over results, although GSU did hit the Under last time out against South Alabama to open its SBC tourney. And since Jan. 17, App State has hit the Over at a 10-4 clip in 14 outings.

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Georgia State at Georgia Southern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgia State Panthers at Georgia Southern Eagles odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Georgia State Panthers (6-1, 3-1 Sun Belt) and Georgia Southern Eagles (5-2, 2-1) tangle in a Thursday Sun Belt contest. Kickoff at Allen E. Paulson Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgia State vs. Georgia Southern odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia State lost its lone game Sept. 30, a disappointing 28-7 setback at home against Troy. The Panthers then had a bye week, and they have since bounced back with back-to-back impressive victories. Most recently, Georgia State clocked a 20-17 road win at Louisiana as a 3-point underdog on Saturday.

The Eagles pass more than any team in FBS; they have averaged 48.9 aerial attempts per game so far this season. On Saturday, Georgia Southern beat Louisiana-Monroe 38-28 (as a -16.5 favorite). The Eagles were up big early and went more to the run against ULM. They finished with 242 passing yards, a couple clicks south of their 318.7-yard average (12th FBS).

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Georgia State at Georgia Southern odds

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Moneyline: Georgia State +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Georgia Southern -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia State +1.5 (-110) | Georgia Southern -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Georgia State at Georgia Southern picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia Southern 31, Georgia State 27

Moneyline

State beat Southern 41-33 a year ago, but this Eagles team is efficient and versatile and perhaps a bit unlucky to be averaging 32.3 points per game when more than a few indicators trend higher.

Georgia Southern is a lean, but PASS unless a better price pops up here.

Against the spread

Georgia Southern is quite good against the rush, and that could be problematic for the Panthers. Two of Georgia State’s last 3 losses (vs. Troy this season and Appalachian State last fall) have come against teams that figure as top-quartile against the run.

In many camps, State gets a green check next to its 41-27 Oct. 14 win over a now 4-2 Marshall team. But that game was dead even statistically, and the Panthers went into the 4th quarter leading 27-24.

In last year’s meeting, Georgia State was a plus-4 in turnover margin and managed a couple key, short-field scores.

Look for revenge-minded Georgia Southern to really work an advantage in the passing game on a good-weather evening in eastern Georgia.

BET THE EAGLES -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Several signals going both ways here, crisscrossing and making for a PASS.

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Georgia Southern at Louisiana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgia Southern at Louisiana odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-4, 2-3 Sun Belt) visit the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-5, 2-4) for a Thursday night conference battle in Lafayette. Kickoff at Cajun Field is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Georgia Southern vs. Louisiana odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia Southern has played in 3 consecutive 1-score games. The most recent of those was a 38-31 loss to South Alabama Saturday. The setback for the Eagles — a 3.5-point underdog — came after a bye week and wins of 28-23 over Old Dominion and 45-38 over James Madison. The Sun Belt’s top offense (480.2 total yards per game) was held to a season-low 366 yards in the loss to South Alabama.

The Ragin’ Cajuns are also coming off a 1-score setback. Louisiana was undone by 3.5-point favorite Troy 23-17 Saturday. UL coughed up a 17-point lead in losing its 2nd straight game.

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Georgia Southern at Louisiana odds

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Moneyline: Georgia Southern +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Louisiana -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Southern +3.5 (-115) | Louisiana -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia Southern at Louisiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia Southern 38, Louisiana 34

Moneyline

Respecting the close-game angle to this contest and the spread in general. Going to PASS here, but will double back to see if a Georgia Southern +155 becomes available. The Eagles passing advantage makes them a solid side, just not 1 with leverage at current pricing.

Against the spread

AVOID. See above.

Over/Under

Louisiana likes to run the ball. Analytics call Georgia Southern’s defense against the run into question perhaps even more than its 224.6 yards per game allowed (127th FBS). And the Eagles allow a few too many big plays against the run.

Likewise, UL allows too many explosive plays through the air. Enter the Eagles passing game, which cranks out 331.4 yards per contest (4th).

On offense, the Eagles have been quite good in the red zone; the Cajuns have been solid overall and improving in that area in recent weeks. Louisiana’s red-zone defense has left much to be desired.

On a good-weather night in central Louisiana, expect some back-and-forth upward spiral in a scoring exchange.

BACK THE OVER 61.5 (-110).

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James Madison at Georgia Southern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s James Madison at Georgia Southern odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The James Madison Dukes (5-0, 3-0 Sun Belt) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-3, 0-2) meet in a conference game at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Ga. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the James Madison vs. Georgia Southern odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Dukes have been on a roll, not only winning each of their 5 games, but JMU has covered in each outing, too. The Over has cashed in each of the previous 4 games, and James Madison has scored 32 or more points in each game this season.

The Eagles opened the season 2-0 SU/ATS, including an outright win at Nebraska Sept. 10. Things have gone downhill quickly, as the Eagles have won just once in the past four outings while going 2-2 ATS during the span.

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James Madison at Georgia Southern odds

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Moneyline (ML): James Madison -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Georgia Southern +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
Against the spread (ATS): James Madison -12.5 (-108) | Georgia Southern +12.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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James Madison at Georgia Southern picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 45, Georgia Southern 31

Moneyline

James Madison (-450) will cost you nearly 5 times your potential return, and there is just no value playing such a heavy favorite. Over the long haul, you could have a great winning percentage playing favorites like that, but a handful of upsets will sap your profits.

PASS.

Against the spread

JAMES MADISON -12.5 (-108) is a solid play laying less than 2 touchdowns, although there is always risk on the road.

The Dukes have had tremendous success on offense, posting 489.2 total yards of offense while racking up 44.2 PPG to rank 6th in the nation. On the flip side, the defense has been on point, allowing just 41.0 rushing yards per game, easily No. 1 in the country, while yielding just 227.4 total yards per outing, No. 2 in the nation.

Georgia Southern +12.5 (-110) will compete, as they have a decent pass game, ranking 11th in the country with over 300 yards per game. But in the end, the Dukes will pull away in the second half.

Over/Under

OVER 66.5 (-112) might be the best play on the board. Both of these teams have tremendous offensive attacks, particularly through the air.

The Over is 4-0 in the past 4 games for JMU, while going 11-5 in the past 16 road games dating back to their time at the FCS level.

While Georgia Southern has the Under in 4 of the past 5 home games and 4 straight against winning teams. This one is going to be a track meet.

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Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgia Southern Eagles (3-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-0, 1-0) meet Saturday at Brooks Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Kickoff for the Eagles and Chanticleers was originally supposed to be 4 p.m. ET, but the game was pushed back slightly due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian. It allows Georgia Southern a few more hours of travel time due to the difficulties.

Georgia Southern heads into its Sun Belt opener with an impressive win at Nebraska on its resume, as well as a win over Ball State last weekend. It won’t be fazed by the change in kick time.

Coastal Carolina eased past a good Georgia State team on the road to take its conference opener, 41-24. That was its first cover since its opening-game win over Army Sept. 3. The Over is 3-1 to date for the Chants.

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Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina odds

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Moneyline (ML): Georgia Southern +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Coastal Carolina -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Southern +9.5 (-110) | Coastal Carolina -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

Coastal Carolina 35, Georgia Southern 32

Moneyline

Coastal Carolina (-350) should be able to do enough on the teal turf at Brooks Stadium to get the win in this Sun Belt matchup, but it is going to be a 1-score game and it might come down to who has the ball last. A field goal at the buzzer wouldn’t be shocking to decide things.

PASS.

Against the spread

GEORGIA SOUTHERN +9.5 (-110) catching more than a field goal in this game is a gift. Take advantage. This Eagles team can move the ball with QB Kyle Vantrease under center, scoring 39.8 PPG. The offense averages 509.5 total yards per game, too, ranking 9th in the country.

Coastal Carolina can also fill up the stat sheet, posting 37.0 PPG, so expect plenty of points and a close game.

Over/Under

The OVER 64.5 (-115) is a strong play.

While the long-term trends point to the Under for Georgia Southern, the Eagles have cashed the Over in 2 of their 4 games, going for 34 or more points in 3 of their outings.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for Coastal Carolina and 9-3 in its last 12 home games. The Over is also 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Chants against teams with a winning overall record.

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Georgia Southern at South Alabama odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgia Southern Eagles at South Alabama Jaguars odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-4, 1-2 Sun Belt Conference) and South Alabama Jaguars (3-2, 0-2) clash in a Sun Belt battle at Hancock Whitney Stadium Thursday in Mobile, Ala. Below, we look at the Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Georgia Southern is coming off a 27-24 loss at Troy and has lost four of its last five games. Fourth-year head coach Chad Lunsford was fired partway through that stretch after the Eagles started 1-3. Interim coach Kevin Whitley is 1-1 in two games since.

Rush-first GSU (253.2 rushing yards per game) sports an overall middle-of-the-road-to-slightly-subpar offense. The Eagles struggle mightily on the other side of the ball and their 486.0 total yards allowed per game ranks 126th in FBS.

South Alabama went into a late-September bye week undefeated at 3-0. The Jaguars are 0-2 since, being outscored by a combined 4 points against Louisiana and Texas State. The second of those losses — last Saturday — came in a four-overtime game that included wild momentum swings.

USA has been solid against the run and the pass and overall ranks 24th in the nation, while yielding just 311.2 total yards per game.

Georgia Southern at South Alabama odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Georgia Southern +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | South Alabama -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Southern +2.5 (+105) | South Alabama -2.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Georgia Southern at South Alabama odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 27, Georgia Southern 21

Money line

South Alabama’s 20-18 loss to Louisiana feels like a Jaguars-should-have-won game, and it’s an impressive one. Figure USA as being able to move the ball in diverse ways against Georgia Southern but PASS on the money line unless you can get the Jaguars at -150 or better.

Against the spread

The Jaguars have converted just 32.9% of their third-down conversion attempts. That ranks 110th in the nation. Look for USA to find more success against this Georgia Southern defense.

The Eagles got two late touchdowns to take last year’s meeting 24-17. GSU had a pair of short TD drives. Look for a revenge angle in this home game for the Jaguars.

The favorite is 5-2 ATS across the last seven series meetings. The home side has won four in a row ATS.

BACK THE JAGUARS -2.5 (-130).

Over/Under

The Under hit in two straight series meetings. Look for a similar score to these two games with 20-to-28 points being the winning score.

BACK THE UNDER 49.5 (-108).

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