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The Georgia Southern Eagles (1-0) and UAB Blazers (1-0) will meet in a matchup at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia.
Georgia Southern vs. UAB Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with sportsbooks listing Georgia Southern as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Georgia Southern has -225 odds to pick up the win, while UAB is listed at +180 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 59 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Georgia Southern vs. UAB Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia
- Stadium: Allen E. Paulson Stadium
Betting Preview
Georgia Southern
Last year, Georgia Southern put up 9.5 more points per game (32.7) than UAB allowed (23.2). Georgia Southern was 7-2 against the spread and 6-3 overall last season when the team scored over 23.2 points. Last season UAB had a 4-6 record against the spread and a 6-4 record overall in games when it held opponents to less than 32.7 points. Georgia Southern collected 105.9 more yards per game (466.5) than UAB allowed per contest (360.6) last year.
UAB
Last season UAB racked up just 1.5 fewer points per game (30.1) than Georgia Southern allowed (31.6). UAB was 4-3 against the spread and 6-1 overall in games when it put up over 31.6 points last year. When Georgia Southern gave up fewer than 30.1 points last year, it had a 3-1 record against the spread and a 3-1 record overall. UAB racked up 438.2 yards per game last season, 51.8 fewer yards than the 490.0 Georgia Southern allowed per contest.
Georgia Southern vs. UAB Betting Analysis
Georgia Southern Betting Insights
Georgia Southern has not covered the spread yet this season (0-0-1). Georgia Southern has not covered a spread when playing as at least 6-point favorites (0-0-1). The Eagles have not played as the moneyline favorite so far this season. The Eagles have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -225 or shorter.
UAB Betting Insights
UAB has covered the spread in its only game with a set spread. UAB games have yet to go over the total once this season. The Blazers have not played a game this season while listed as the underdog. The Blazers have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +180 moneyline set for this game.
Georgia Southern vs. UAB Against The Spread & Betting Records
Georgia Southern
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 63.1 | 61.2 | 64.7 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.8 | 37.0 | 36.6 |
| ATS Record | 7-6-0 | 4-2-0 | 3-4-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-7-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 4-6 | 2-2 | 2-4 |
UAB
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.4 | 56.4 | 52.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.1 | 35.3 | 30.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-9-0 | 4-3-0 | 0-6-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-7-0 | 3-4-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 7-3 | 6-0 | 1-3 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Last Season’s Leaders
Georgia Southern
- Kyle Vantrease had 27 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions in 13 games last year, completing 61.4% of his throws for 4,247 yards (326.7 per game).
- Also, Vantrease rushed for 35 yards and three TDs.
- In 11 games, Jalen White ran for 915 yards (83.2 per game) and 10 TDs.
- In the passing game, White scored one touchdown, with 22 receptions for 217 yards.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. had 58 catches for 717 yards (71.7 per game) and seven touchdowns in 10 games a season ago.
- In the passing game, Khaleb Hood scored three TDs, hauling in 86 balls for 919 yards (70.7 per game).
- As a key defensive contributor, Anthony Wilson totaled 95 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception in 12 games last year.
- In 12 games in 2022, Marques Watson-Trent compiled 106 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
- Khadry Jackson collected one interception to go with 82 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in 11 games a season ago.
- Derrick Canteen compiled 63 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception over 10 games played in 2022.
UAB
- In 11 games last season, DeWayne McBride tallied 1,710 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging 7.3 yards per carry.
- As part of the ground attack, Jermaine Brown Jr. ran for 948 yards and eight touchdowns on 5.7 YPC.
- In 11 games, Dylan Hopkins provided 1,920 yards (174.5 yards per game) with 10 touchdowns, four interceptions and a 63.3% completion percentage.
- With 115 rushing yards (2.3 YPC) and two rushing touchdowns, Hopkins generated offense on the ground in addition to through the air.
- Trea Shropshire received zero targets last season and converted them into 41 catches (3.7 per game) for 923 yards and six TDs.
- With four TFL and 102 tackles in 11 games, Noah Wilder was a key player on defense.
- On defense, Jaylen Key recorded one sack to go with three TFL, 59 tackles, and three interceptions.
- In 12 games, Grayson Cash registered 47 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three interceptions.
- The contributions of Tyler Taylor, who played in 10 games, included one sack to go with three TFL and 67 tackles.
Georgia Southern vs. UAB Predictions and Pick
Georgia Southern vs. UAB betting card
- Pick ATS:
UAB (+6)
- Pick OU: Under (59)
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Our prediction to win this game is UAB, and we predict that UAB will cover the spread (Georgia Southern -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 59 points.