The Houston Cougars and the Georgia Southern Eagles meet in week 4 college football action from Paulson Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Houston Cougars vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction.
Houston Cougars Recap
The Houston Cougars come into this game looking to bounce back from a 28-26 loss at the hands of Texas Tech last time out to sit at 2-1 this season. After this game, Houston will head home for a game against UCF.
Cougars Looking To Rebound From First Loss
Conner Weigman has thrown for 708 yards, 7 touchdowns and 1 interception on 70.0% passing while Makhi Hughes leads Houston in rushing with 212 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Re’Shaun Sanford II sits behind Hughes on the ground with 155 yards and 0 TDs. Amare Thomas leads the Cougars in receiving with 237 yards on 18 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Patrick Overmyer trails with 173 yards on 16 catches. On defense, Jaden Yates has a team-high 19 total tackles, Javon White leads the team with 2 sacks, and Jordan Allen recorded 1 interception. Houston’s defense as a whole has combined for 9 sacks and 1 interception so far this season.
Georgia Southern Eagles Recap
The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this game looking to rebound from a 31-27 loss at the hands of Jacksonville State to sit at 1-2 this season. After this game, the Eagles will head on the road for a game against Coastal Carolina.
Eagles Drop Two In A Row
Max Johnson has thrown for 712 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception on 65.5% passing while David Mbadinga leads Georgia Southern in rushing with 135 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns so far this season. Jamarian Samuel sits behind Mbadinga on the ground with 82 yards and 1 TD, while dual-threat option Weston Bryan has punched in a team-high 4 rushing touchdowns. Ashton Hollins leads the Eagles in receiving with 202 yards on 14 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Ware trails with 134 yards on 10 catches. On defense, Rashon Myles Jr. has a team-high 26 total tackles, while Ayden Jackson and Jakyri Jones have each recorded 1 interception. Georgia Southern’s defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Houston Cougars @ Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won each of its last nine home games in September.
- The team ranked 25th in the AP Poll has lost five of its last seven games.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in each of its last 10 home games against non-conference opponents.
- The team ranked 25th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games.
- Georgia Southern has won the first quarter in four of its last five games.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in each of its last nine home games in September.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has lost six of its last seven games against AP-ranked teams.
- Houston has covered the spread in seven of its last eight road games.
- Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Texas.
- The team ranked 25th in the AP Poll has won the first quarter in each of its last five games.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Houston’s last eight games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Georgia Southern’s last four games against teams from Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Josh Dallas ranks 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for receptions (21) this season.
Houston Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Re’Shaun Sanford II ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks 137th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (3.3).
- Georgia Southern ranks T136th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (0.0).
- Houston ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Houston ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (15.7).
Houston Cougars vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction
I’m on the Eagles and the points in this one. I get the case to be made for Houston on the road, but G6 teams rarely get to host power conference teams and I think Georgia Southern and their crowd will be up for this game in a major way. I think Houston still wins, but this feels like a 31-17 kind of game so give me the points with Georgia Southern here.