Georgia Southern vs Arkansas St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

Arkansas State coach Butch Jones against Coastal Carolina during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark.
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  • Arkansas St is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Georgia Southern
  • Georgia Southern vs. Arkansas State Total (Over/Under): 62.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Georgia Southern (3-4) visit Centennial Bank Stadium to take on Arkansas State (3-4) on Oct. 25 in Jonesboro, AR. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

Arkansas St is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Georgia Southern vs. Arkansas State Over/Under is 62.5 total points.

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Georgia Southern vs. Arkansas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia Southern+1.5 -10562.5 -110100
Arkansas State -1.5 -11562.5 -110-120

Georgia Southern vs Arkansas State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Arkansas State will win this game with 53.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Georgia Southern and Arkansas St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Georgia Southern vs Arkansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Arkansas State will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Arkansas State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+7.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Arkansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Arkansas State has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Arkansas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Arkansas State have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)

Georgia Southern Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Georgia Southern is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI).

  • Georgia Southern is 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -3.76% ROI
  • Georgia Southern is 6-1 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI
  • Georgia Southern is 1-6 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI

Arkansas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas St iss 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • Arkansas State is 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 22.92% ROI
  • Arkansas State is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • Arkansas State is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Georgia Southern: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas State

Arkansas State has 450 receptions in 20 games (22.5 per game) since the 2024 season — 25th-best among FBS skill players. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 20.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 26th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State RBs have picked up first downs on 4 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State’s RBs has averaged 6.7 targets per game this season — 17th-highest among FBS RBs. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 4.3 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State have one interception on 169 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Arkansas State QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia Southern

Arkansas State was 6-2 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .604

Arkansas State was 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– 6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Arkansas State was 7-5 (.583) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 35th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Arkansas State is 9-8 (.529) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .407

Matchup Notes for Georgia Southern vs. Arkansas State

Arkansas State was 6-2 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .604

Arkansas State was 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– 6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Arkansas State was 7-5 (.583) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 35th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Arkansas State is 9-8 (.529) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .407

Arkansas State has 450 receptions in 20 games (22.5 per game) since the 2024 season — 25th-best among FBS skill players. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 20.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 26th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State RBs have picked up first downs on 4 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State’s RBs has averaged 6.7 targets per game this season — 17th-highest among FBS RBs. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 4.3 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State have one interception on 169 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Arkansas State QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State has 450 receptions in 20 games (22.5 per game) since the 2024 season — 25th-best among FBS skill players. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 20.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 26th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State RBs have picked up first downs on 4 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State’s RBs has averaged 6.7 targets per game this season — 17th-highest among FBS RBs. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 4.3 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State have one interception on 169 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Arkansas State QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State was 6-2 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .604

Arkansas State was 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– 6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Arkansas State was 7-5 (.583) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 35th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Arkansas State is 9-8 (.529) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .407

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State has 450 receptions in 20 games (22.5 per game) since the 2024 season — 25th-best among FBS skill players. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 20.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 26th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State RBs have picked up first downs on 4 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State’s RBs has averaged 6.7 targets per game this season — 17th-highest among FBS RBs. Georgia Southern’s defense has allowed 4.3 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas State have one interception on 169 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Arkansas State QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Arkansas State Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas State was 6-2 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .604

Arkansas State was 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– 6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Arkansas State was 7-5 (.583) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 35th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Arkansas State is 9-8 (.529) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .407


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