Who: Georgia Southern Eagles at South Alabama Jaguars
Time: October 14, 2021 7:30 EST
Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium – Mobile, AL
Georgia Southern at South Alabama Odds:
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Moneyline: Georgia Southern +152 | South Alabama -188
Spread: Georgia Southern +3.5 (-110) | South Alabama -3.5 (-110)
Total: Under 50.5 (-114) | Over 50.5 (-106)
Georgia Southern at South Alabama Betting Preview
The Sun Belt Conference comes to primetime when the Georgia Southern Eagles (2-4, 1-2) visit the South Alabama Jaguars (3-2, 0-2) on Thursday, October 14, 2021. These two teams are looking to get out of the cellar of their respective divisions. This game will air live on ESPNU at 7:30 p.m. EST.
Through six games, the Georgia Southern offense is averaging 24.8 points per game and 380.7 yards per game, 127.5 through the air and 253.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Eagles are allowing 32.7 points and 483.2 yards, 337.2 passing and 146.0 rushing.
After five games, the South Alabama offense is averaging 26.0 points per game and 290.4 yards per game, 185.4 through the air and 105.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Jaguars are allowing 16.8 points and 288.8 yards, 191.0 passing and 97.8 yards.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Georgia Southern Eagles and South Alabama Jaguars.
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Georgia Southern at South Alabama Betting Stats
Georgia Southern
- Georgia Southern are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
- Georgia Southern are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Georgia Southern are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against South Alabama.
- Georgia Southern are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against South Alabama.
- Georgia Southern are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
- Georgia Southern are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games this season.
- Georgia Southern are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
- Georgia Southern are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia Southern’s last 6 games played in week 7.
South Alabama
- South Alabama are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of South Alabama’s last 13 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of South Alabama’s last 7 games at home.
- South Alabama are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of South Alabama’s last 8 games played in October.
- South Alabama are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played in week 7.
- South Alabama are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played on a Thursday.
Georgia Southern at South Alabama Pick
Last time out, Georgia Southern visited Troy and left with a 27-24 defeat. Troy led 24-3 midway through the third quarter, but Georgia Southern fought back to tie the game up with six minutes remaining. The Trojans got the win thanks to a Brooks Buce field goal with 1:46 remaining. Two GSU QBs combined to go 16/27 for 219 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions. As a team, the Eagles combined to run the ball 38 times for 81 yards, a 2.2 average, and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Eagles allowed 409 total yards and recovered one Troy fumble.
South Alabama visited the Texas State Bobcats and suffered a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat in four overtimes. Jake Bentley went 19/26 for 189 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception on the night. AJ Phillips led the rushing attack with 19 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Jaguars allowed 400 total yards and forced three Bobcats interceptions.
Georgia Southern vs South Alabama Series History: Georgia Southern has won all seven meetings between these two schools.