In this article we will formulate an Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, October 15th at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 2-4 (1-2) this season after they defeated Appalachian State by a score of 10-3 in their last game. Old Dominion trailed 3-0 in the third quarter, but they scored the last 10 points to escape with the low scoring win. The Monarchs out gained App State by a total of 304-158, went 7-20 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at three in the game. Quinn Henicle threw for 97 yards and two interceptions, while Kendall Harris caught three passes for 50 yards. Devin Roche rushed 23 times for 101 yards in the game.
Prior to that win, Old Dominion lost to Georgia State by a score of 42-10 and James Madison by a score of 46-20. The Monarchs have scored 18.2 points per game with 143.5 passing yards and 122.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.5 points against per game this season. Quinn Henicle has thrown for 570 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles are 2-4 (1-1) this year after they lost to James Madison by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Georgia Southern led 10-6 at halftime, but they were outscored 21-14 in the second half for the loss. The Eagles out gained JMU by a total of 465-438, went 5-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Max Johnson threw for 343 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Josh Dallas caught eight passes for 111 yards. Tyrese Woodgett rushed 11 times for 65 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Georgia Southern defeated Coastal Carolina by a score of 31-24, but lost to Houston by a score of 42-28 before that. The Eagles have scored 24.7 points per game with 275.8 passing yards and 120.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.3 points against per game this season. Max Johnson has thrown for 1,572 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions this year.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Old Dominion has won four of its last five October games as a home underdog.
- Georgia Southern has lost each of its last four games against teams from Virginia.
- Old Dominion has covered the spread in four of its last five home games in October.
- Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five October games as a road favorite.
- Old Dominion has won the first half in each of its last five home games in October.
- Old Dominion has won the first quarter in four of its last six October games as an underdog.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- The favorite has won each of Georgia Southern’s last seven games.
- Old Dominion has lost four of its last five games.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games in Virginia.
- Georgia Southern has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in seven of its last eight games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Old Dominion’s last six games as an underdog in Virginia have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Georgia Southern’s last eight games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
Old Dominion Monarchs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Javen Gibson ranks T8th amongst FBS players for sacks (5.0) this season.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Josh Dallas has the most receptions without a receiving touchdown this season (37).
Matchup/League Facts
- Old Dominion ranks 1st among FBS teams for sacks this season (28.0).
- Old Dominion has lost the third quarter in each of its last four games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Georgia Southern ranks T134th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (83.3).
- Georgia Southern ranks 125th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.8).
Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern Prediction
Old Dominion comes into this matchup after snapping their long losing streak with a win last week, but they have scored 20 points or fewer in four straight. Georgia Southern has also lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 27+ points in three of their last four games. Neither team has been very impressive this year, but I do think Max Johnson gives Georgia Southern a healthy advantage at the QB spot. Take Georgia Southern to get the cover on the road here.