South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • South Alabama is a -5.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • South Alabama / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The South Alabama Jaguars visit Hill Convocation Center to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA.

South Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Alabama-5.5 -110O 143.5 -110-225
Georgia Southern +5.5 -110U 143.5 -110+185

South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Alabama will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.01 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.77 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+7.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -3.49% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 4.22% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.79% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -11.58% ROI

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (227 assists/ 111 TOs) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Alabama has averaged 7.9 turnovers per game (111 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.2

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama has averaged 7.9 turnovers per game (111 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (187 assists/ 202 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Georgia Southern made 9.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Georgia Southern had 16.9 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Georgia Southern has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (520 assists/ 603 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has allowed 11.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

South Alabama has allowed 11.6 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

South Alabama has averaged 10.4 steals per game (145 steals/14 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.0

South Alabama has 145 steals this season — most among Sunbelt Teams

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (321 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Georgia Southern allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,465 points/1,826 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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