Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • Georgia Southern (5-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Coastal Carolina (8-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Coastal Carolina / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-5) visit Hanner Fieldhouse to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (5-12) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA.

Georgia Southern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Coastal Carolina+2.5 -105O 150.5 -110+125
Georgia Southern -2.5 -115U 150.5 -110-150

Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Georgia Southern will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Coastal Carolina will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 9 away games (+0.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 away games (+0.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)

Coastal Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Coastal Carolina has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.83% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.95 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.85 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -18.83% ROI

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Coastal Carolina is shooting 62% from the free throw line (205/328) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 69%

Coastal Carolina has averaged 10.6 offensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Coastal Carolina has a 30% free throw rate (861 free throw attempts/2,881 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 31%

Coastal Carolina has 18.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 68.8 points per game (1,170 points/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.4

Georgia Southern is shooting 43% (1,255/2,929) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Georgia Southern has 15.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Georgia Southern is shooting 33% from three (371/1,133) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Coastal Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Coastal Carolina has averaged 6.1 steals per game (98 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Coastal Carolina has allowed 10.1 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

Coastal Carolina has allowed 9.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.0

Coastal Carolina has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (445 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (354 rebounds/17 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,139 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,139 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.36 points per shot (1,363 points/1,000 shots) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23


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