Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia State Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

Georgia State is favored by -3.5 points as they host the Georgia Southern Eagles at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, with ESNU covering the game. The over/under line is at 58.5 points. Both teams are 2-1 coming into this week five matchup. The money line odds are +136 for Georgia Southern and -162 for Georgia State.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -3.5

This game will be played at Center Parc Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:

• We have the Georgia State Panthers winning this one by a score of 33 to 24
• Not only do we have the Georgia State Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 58.5 points

Will The Georgia Southern Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Georgia Southern is looking to bounce back after a 52-13 loss to Ole Miss on the road. The Eagles, who were +35.5 point underdogs, fell by 39 points, bringing their season record to 2-2. This game’s over/under was set at 68.5 points, but the teams combined for just 65 points, resulting in an under.

Ole Miss took control early, leading 17-0 after the first quarter. Georgia Southern managed to score in the second quarter, but they still trailed 24-7 at halftime. The Eagles added a field goal in the third quarter, and Ole Miss extended their lead to 38-10. Each team scored 3 points in the fourth quarter, making the final score 52-13 in favor of Ole Miss.

Georgia Southern’s offense struggled in their 52-13 loss to Ole Miss, managing just 198 total yards. The Eagles were forced to abandon the run early, finishing with only 41 rushing yards on 36 attempts. Their passing game was more effective, with JC French completing 71.4% of his passes for 109 yards. French’s overall performance was limited by one interception and a passer rating of 62.95.

The Eagles’ offense moved the chains 17 times, but they were unable to sustain drives, converting just 3 of 13 third-down attempts. Jalen White led the team in rushing with 24 yards, and Derwin Burgess Jr. was the top receiver, catching five passes for 53 yards and the team’s lone touchdown.

Georgia Southern’s defense will be looking for a quick turnaround after allowing 607 total yards in their previous game. Ole Miss put up 52 points, with 388 yards coming through the air on 23 completions. The Eagles’ secondary did manage to pick off one pass, but they gave up four touchdowns. On the ground, Georgia Southern allowed 219 yards and three rushing touchdowns.

Are The Georgia State Panthers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Georgia State improved to 2-1 on the season after pulling off an upset over Vanderbilt. The Panthers, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line for this matchup was 44.5 points, and the teams combined for 68 points.

Georgia State was down 12-10 at the half, and Vanderbilt extended their lead to 22-10 in the third quarter. However, the Panthers rallied, outscoring Vanderbilt 26-10 in the final quarter to come out on top.

Georgia State’s offense was powered by quarterback Christian Veilleux, who threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns while completing 63.4% of his passes. Ted Hurst was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

The Panthers’ offense put up 426 total yards, with 269 yards coming through the air. They also had 157 rushing yards on 34 attempts, with Freddie Brock leading the way on the ground with 96 yards on 15 carries. Georgia State’s offense picked up 25 first downs and scored three passing touchdowns and one on the ground.

Georgia State’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 325 total yards and 32 points in their most recent game. The Panthers gave up 178 passing yards on 14 completions and allowed two passing touchdowns. On the ground, they surrendered 147 yards and one rushing touchdown. Georgia State’s defense will look to bounce back and be more effective in their next game.