The Massachusetts Minutemen (+3) are flying south to visit the Georgia Southern Eagles at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:00 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to the action on ESP+.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Minutemen come into this Saturday game as the underdog and they’re currently getting 3 points. The Minutemen are also receiving +135 moneyline odds while the Eagles are -155. Judging by how things are lining up, this matchup will likely present some live betting opportunities.
The Minutemen have recorded 0.0 units so far and are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U mark of 2-0. The Eagles have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and have an O/U record of 0-0.
The Minutemen are 1-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Eagles are 1-0 SU.
The Minutemen fell to Boston College 55-21 in a thumping where the passing game left much to be desired as the Minutemen completed 21-of-34 passes for 249 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Andrew Ford went nine-for-18 for 78 yards and two interceptions while Ross Comis completed nine-of-13 for 145 yards and one touchdown. Bilal Ally (just 18 rushing yards on nine attempts) provided the running attack while Jessie Britt (five receptions, 26 yards) and Andy Isabella (four catches, 95 yards) manned the receiving duties in the defeat.
Georgia Southern is coming off of a 37-6 win over South Carolina State. Shai Werts completed five-of-seven passes for 29 yards. Werts (163 yards on 22 rush attempts, three TDs) and Wesley Fields (32 yards on 12 carries, one TD) spearheaded the running game while Colby Ransom (two receptions, 4 yards) and Kennedy III (one catch, eight yards) led the pass-catching corps in the win..
These two schools met last year with the final result being a 55-20 win for Massachusetts.
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Notes
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The Georgia Southern D has created three sacks on the year while Massachusetts has 0.
Georgia Southern has lost zero fumbles this season while Massachusetts has let two get away
The Minutemen offensive line yielded 46 sacks last season. Their defense created 23 sacks.
The Eagles offense allowed 29 sacks last season. Their defense sacked opposing signal-callers on 22 occasions.
Georgia Southern was favored by -29 points in its last match. The team covered that spread in the team’s 37-6 win over South Carolina State.
Over its last three contests, Georgia Southern is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
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