South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The South Alabama Jaguars (6-2) face a Sun Belt matchup with the Georgia Southern Eagles (5-3).

South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing South Alabama as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, South Alabama has -166 odds to pick up the win, while Georgia Southern is listed at +133 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 60.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Statesboro, Georgia
  • Stadium: Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Betting Preview

South Alabama

On defense, South Alabama has been a top-25 unit, ranking 11th-best by giving up just 294.8 yards per game. The offense ranks 44th (422.8 yards per game). South Alabama has the 53rd-ranked offense this year (31.6 points per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 16th-best with only 17.6 points allowed per game. South Alabama is totaling 274.5 passing yards per game on offense this season (34th in the FBS), and is giving up 209.8 passing yards per game (42nd) on the other side of the ball. South Alabama ranks 70th in rushing yards this year (148.3 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 85.0 rushing yards allowed per game. On the defensive side of the ball, South Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best by allowing a 27.1% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 52nd (41.7% third-down percentage). South Alabama has the sixth-best turnover margin in college football at +9, forcing 16 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (12th in the FBS).

Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern ranks third-worst in total yards allowed per game on defense (484.5), but at least it has been surging on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in total yards per game (494.5). Georgia Southern’s defense ranks 99th in the FBS with 30.4 points given up per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by piling up 36.9 points per contest. Defensively, Georgia Southern is a bottom-25 pass unit, surrendering 272.0 passing yards per game (18th-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, accumulating 337.9 passing yards per contest (fifth-best). Georgia Southern has been struggling against the run, ranking sixth-worst with 212.5 rushing yards given up per game. It has been more productive on offense, putting up 156.6 rushing yards per contest (62nd-ranked). Georgia Southern’s third-down offense has been thriving, producing a 54.6% third-down conversion percentage (third-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 70th by surrendering a 39.0% third-down rate. After forcing 12 turnovers (63rd in the FBS) and turning the ball over 13 times (78th in the FBS) this season, Georgia Southern owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -1.

South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Betting Analysis

South Alabama Betting Insights

South Alabama has covered the spread in a game five times this season (5-3-0). In games it is played as 3.5-point favorites or more, South Alabama has an ATS record of 3-2. This season, four South Alabama games have gone over the point total. The Jaguars have been the moneyline favorite six total times this season. They’ve finished 5-1 in those games. The Jaguars have won all five games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -166 or shorter.

Eagles Betting Insights

Georgia Southern has covered the spread in a matchup six times this season (6-2-0). Georgia Southern has an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs. Georgia Southern’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. The Eagles have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won three of those games. This season, the Eagles have won three of their five games when they’re the underdog by at least +133 on the moneyline.

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South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Against The Spread & Betting Records

South Alabama

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 53.1 52.3 54.0
Implied Total AVG 32.0 32.0 32.0
ATS Record 5-3-0 2-2-0 3-1-0
Over/Under Record 4-4-0 2-2-0 2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 5-1 3-1 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-1 0-0 1-1

Eagles

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 64.3 63.0 65.1
Implied Total AVG 39.4 42.0 37.8
ATS Record 6-2-0 3-0-0 3-2-0
Over/Under Record 4-4-0 2-1-0 2-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-0 1-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 3-3 1-0 2-3

Players to Watch

South Alabama

  • As part of the Jaguars’ defensive unit, CJ Rias has registered 20 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in eight games.
  • Trey Kiser has played eight games, registering 28 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two sacks for the Jaguars.
  • As part of the Jaguars’ defense, Yam Banks has totaled four interceptions to go along with 14 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and five passes defended in eight games.
  • A significant part of the Jaguars’ defensive unit, Jamie Sheriff has 17 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and four sacks in eight games.

Eagles

  • In eight games for the Eagles, Anthony Wilson has compiled 1.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 20 tackles, and one interception.
  • Tyler Bride has been causing chaos on defense, compiling two interceptions to go with 10 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended for the Eagles.
  • Justin Ellis has posted 2.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 13 tackles in eight games for the Eagles.
  • On defense, Marques Watson-Trent has compiled 19 tackles and 0.5 sacks in eight games.

South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern Predictions and Pick

South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Jaguars (-3.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (60.5)

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How to Bet on South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern

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Our prediction to win this contest is South Alabama, and we project that South Alabama will cover the spread (South Alabama -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 60.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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