Georgia Southern vs Southern Miss Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Southern Miss (23-5) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern (14-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Georgia Southern Eagles (14-14) visit Reed Green Coliseum to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (23-5) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Hattiesburg.

Southern Miss is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Georgia Southern vs. Southern Miss Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Georgia Southern vs. Southern Miss Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia Southern+8.5 -105O 138.5 -110+300
Southern Miss -8.5 -115U 138.5 -110-400

Georgia Southern vs Southern Miss Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Southern Miss will win this game with 68.1% confidence.

Georgia Southern vs Southern Miss Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Southern Miss will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Georgia Southern and Southern Miss, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 48 games (+19.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 29 games (+14.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+3.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 27 games (+28.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 47 games (+11.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Southern Miss have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 39 games (+7.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has gone 13-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -7.83% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.15 Units / -0.55% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.25 Units / -8.18% ROI

Southern Miss Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Miss has gone 16-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.15 Units / 22.4% ROI).

  • 20-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +27.75 Units / 29.1% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has 15.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Georgia Southern has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,646 points/1,408 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Georgia Southern has averaged 10.0 assists per game (239 assists/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Georgia Southern has a 26% free throw rate (364 free throw attempts/1,408 field goal attempts) this season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Southern Miss Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss has averaged 11.3 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Southern Miss has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,808 points/1,438 shots) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Southern Miss has 18.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Southern Miss has averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (257 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,253 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,612 points/1,333 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.18

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (168/494) this season — 5th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (575/1,333) this season — 4th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 42%

Southern Miss Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss has averaged 9.0 steals per game (215 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Southern Miss has averaged 9.0 steals per game (215 steals/24 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Southern Miss has averaged 6.6 steals per game (379 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Southern Miss has 215 steals this season — 3rd most among Sunbelt Teams


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