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South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Prediction 11-2-24 College Football Picks

Georgia Southern Eagles (5-3) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (4-4)
November 2, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: South Alabama Jaguars -6 / Georgia Southern Eagles +6; Over/Under: +60
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The Georgia Southern Eagles and South Alabama Jaguars meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Here’s a South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Prediction. This article will include a South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Pick.

Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview

The Georgia Southern Eagles beat James Madison, lost to Old Dominion, and they play Troy next. Georgia Southern has split its last 4 road games. JC French is completing 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,790 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Derwin Burgess Jr. and Dalen Cobb have combined for 874 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Josh Dallas has 25 receptions.

The Georgia Southern Eagles ground game is averaging 127 yards per contest, and Jalen White leads the way with 393 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia Southern is allowing 30.5 points and 457.8 yards per game. Marques Watson-Trent leads the Georgia Southern Eagles with 77 tackles, Marc Stampley II has 2 sacks and Chance Gamble has 2 interceptions.

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview

The South Alabama Jaguars beat Troy and UL Monroe, and they play Louisiana next. South Alabama has won 3 straight home games. Gio Lopez is completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 1,634 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jamaal Pritchett and Jeremiah Webb have combined for 939 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Devin Voisin has 22 receptions.

The South Alabama Jaguars ground game is averaging 218.1 yards per contest, and Fluff Bothwell leads the way with 578 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, South Alabama is allowing 23.6 points and 401.6 yards per game. Blayne Myrick leads the South Alabama Jaguars with 58 tackles, Courtney McBride Jr. has 3 sacks and Jaden Voisin has 3 interceptions.

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

  • Georgia Southern has lost nine of its last 10 games in November.
  • South Alabama has won seven of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
  • Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • The home team has covered the spread in each of South Alabama’s last four games.
  • South Alabama has won the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
  • South Alabama has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Georgia Southern’s last five road games against conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Four of South Alabama’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams at Hancock Whitney Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • South Alabama ranks T3rd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (11.9).
  • South Alabama ranks 10th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+7.1).
  • Georgia Southern ranks 128th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (8.9).
  • Georgia Southern ranks 126th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.3).

South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Prediction

I considered the points with Georgia Southern because the Eagles are 5-2-1 ATS on the season. The problem is Georgia Southern doesn’t play a lick of defense and that’s not ideal when playing on the road. South Alabama is also 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when favorites of 5 or more points. A top-25 scoring offense in South Alabama should have a field day against this Georgia Southern defense. I’ll lay the touchdown with the Jags.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: South Alabama Jaguars -6

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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