Georgia Southern will look to improve on its 0-9 record this week when they host South Alabama in Week 12 action at Paulson Stadium on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting South Alabama Jaguars opened as -5.5-point favorites in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. No total had been posted as of writing time check the live lines pages in the coming days to see where the number opened.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and analytics picked a 27-15 win for the Jaguars. That value could change during the week, if injuries or other factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
South Alabama Jaguars vs Georgia Southern Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Georgia Southern Eagles sit at 0-9 (2-6-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the South Alabama Jaguars are currently 4-6 (5-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Georgia Southern is 5-4 OU, and South Alabama is 2-8 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Georgia Southern vs South Alabama injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 131-rated Georgia Southern Eagles and the No. 111-rated South Alabama Jaguars in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Georgia Southern's No. 124-ranked offense, averaging 16.33 PPG, against a South Alabama defense that ranks No. 49 this week at 24.4 PPG. The Georgia Southern aerial game is averaging 103.44 yards per game, less than the South Alabama Jaguars secondary allows through the air, 251.3 YPG per game.
Defensively, the South Alabama Jaguars feature the league's No. 10-rated road run defense, allowing 102 yards per game. Georgia Southern, meanwhile, ranks No. 22 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cole Garvin led his team to victory last time out, throwing for 343 yards Saturday as the Jaguars downed the Red Wolves 24-19 at Ladd Peebles Stadium.
Georgia Southern didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Mountaineers as Appalachian State blasted them 27-6 in Week 11 action.
- South Alabama is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of South Alabama's last 7 games
- South Alabama is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- South Alabama is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- Georgia Southern is 4-14-1 ATS in its last 19 games
- Georgia Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia Southern's last 7 games
- Georgia Southern is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
South Alabama at New Mexico State, Saturday, December 2nd
Georgia Southern at Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, November 25th
