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The Georgia Southern Eagles will play the Ohio Bobcats in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.
Georgia Southern vs. Ohio Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Georgia Southern as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Georgia Southern has -129 odds to pick up the win, while Ohio is listed at +104 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 48.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Georgia Southern vs. Ohio Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Conway, South Carolina
- Stadium: Brooks Stadium
Betting Preview
Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern ranks 42nd in total offense (423.0 yards per game) and 96th in total defense (401.3 yards allowed per game) this year. Georgia Southern is averaging 30.9 points per game on offense (45th in the FBS), and ranks 97th defensively with 29.6 points allowed per game. On the offensive side of the ball, Georgia Southern has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 14th-best in the FBS by totaling 298.3 per game. The Eagles rank 104th on defense (244.1 passing yards allowed per game). Georgia Southern is totaling 124.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (104th in the FBS), and is surrendering 157.2 rushing yards per game (78th) on the other side of the ball. Georgia Southern ranks 43rd in third-down defense this season (35.8% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with a 45.7% third-down conversion rate. With 16 forced turnovers (22nd in the FBS) against 20 turnovers committed (129th in the FBS), Georgia Southern (-4) has the 99th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio
Ohio ranks 97th in the FBS with 349.8 total yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks fourth-best by allowing just 265.1 total yards per game. Ohio has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering just 15.4 points per contest (fifth-best). On offense, it ranks 100th by putting up 22.9 points per game. Ohio has been dominant on pass defense, allowing just 168.8 passing yards per game (seventh-best). Offensively, it ranks 87th in the FBS by racking up 210.5 passing yards per game. Ohio has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, surrendering only 96.3 rushing yards per game (ninth-best). On offense, it ranks 92nd in the FBS by piling up 139.3 rushing yards per game. Ohio ranks 35th in the FBS with a 43.8% third-down conversion rate, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 12th-best by allowing a 30.0% third-down rate. Ohio has accumulated 14 forced turnovers (40th in the FBS) and committed 12 turnovers (53rd in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 45th in the FBS.
Georgia Southern vs. Ohio Betting Analysis
Georgia Southern Betting Insights
Georgia Southern is 4-7-1 against the spread this season. Georgia Southern has an ATS record of 3-2-1 when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites. This season, five Georgia Southern games have gone over the point total. The Eagles have won 71.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (5-2). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -129 or shorter, the Eagles have a 2-1 record (winning 80% of their games).
Ohio Betting Insights
Ohio has covered the spread six times this year (6-6-0). Ohio has an ATS record of 2-1 when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs. Ohio games have gone over the total four times this season. This season, the Bobcats have been the underdog three times and won two of those games. The Bobcats have a record of in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +104 on the moneyline.
Georgia Southern vs. Ohio Against The Spread & Betting Records
Georgia Southern
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 61.9 | 61.5 | 62.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.8 | 36.7 | 35.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-7-1 | 3-2-1 | 1-5-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-6-1 | 3-3-0 | 2-3-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-2 | 4-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0-4 |
Ohio
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.8 | 47.8 | 47.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.3 | 32.3 | 28.2 |
| ATS Record | 6-6-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-8-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-2 | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Players to Watch
Georgia Southern
- In 12 games for the Eagles, Davis Brin has led the offense with 3,431 yards (285.9 yards per game) while compiling 22 touchdowns, 16 interceptions and a 64.6% completion percentage.
- As part of the Eagles’ running game, Jalen White has run for 891 yards and nine touchdowns on 5.6 YPC.
- White has 16 receptions (1.6 per game) for 65 yards (6.5 per game) and one touchdown in 10 games for the Eagles.
- In 12 games, Khaleb Hood has converted zero targets into 93 catches, 901 yards and five touchdowns for the Eagles.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has been targeted zero times for 69 catches, 712 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games.
- Marques Watson-Trent has suited up for 12 games, compiling three sacks to go with three TFL, 93 tackles, and two interceptions for the Eagles.
- With one interception to go with 58 tackles and three passes defended in 12 games, Tyrell Davis has been a key piece of the Eagles’ defensive unit in 2023.
- The Eagles’ defense has been helped by the contributions of TJ Smith, who has played 11 games and recorded three interceptions to go along with 43 tackles and three passes defended.
- A key piece of the Eagles’ defensive unit, Khadry Jackson has one interception to go with 37 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in 10 games.
Ohio
- In 11 games, Kurtis Rourke has passed for 2,207 yards (200.6 per game), with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions, and a completion percentage of 63.5%.
- On the ground, Rourke has scored four touchdowns and accumulated 219 yards.
- On the ground, Sieh Bangura has scored seven touchdowns and accumulated 811 yards (67.6 per game).
- In the passing game, Bangura has scored one touchdown, with 18 receptions for 137 yards.
- In 11 games, Miles Cross has 47 receptions for 599 yards (54.5 per game) and five touchdowns.
- In 10 games, Sam Wiglusz has 50 catches for 600 yards (60.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Bryce Houston has been doing his part on defense, posting three interceptions to go with 105 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended for the Bobcats.
- In 12 games for the Bobcats, Keye Thompson has registered one interception to go with 76 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
- The Bobcats’ Shane Bonner has compiled one interception to go with 19 tackles, two TFL, four sacks, and one pass defended in 10 games.
- With two interceptions to go with 35 tackles and two passes defended in nine games, Austin Brawley has been providing a big boost on defense for the Bobcats.
Georgia Southern vs. Ohio Predictions and Pick
Georgia Southern vs. Ohio betting card
- Pick ATS:
Ohio (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (48.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Ohio, and we expect that Ohio will cover the spread (Georgia Southern -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 48.5 points.