It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the South Alabama Jaguars (9-9, 2-3 SBC) welcome the Georgia Southern Eagles (11-7, 3-2 SBC) to the Mitchell Center. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Georgia Southern Eagles at South Alabama Jaguars Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last matchup, they defeated the Troy Trojans, 90-82. Georgia Southern had an effective field goal percentage of 0.695 (above their season average of 0.552). Troy, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 29.3). Georgia Southern was led by Quan Jackson, who recorded 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Jaguars lost a close one to the Georgia State Panthers in their last outing, 69-66. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Georgia State’s biggest advantages. They made 27 trips to the line, while South Alabama went 19 times. South Alabama’s Josh Ajayi had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the South Alabama offense. South Alabama ranks 250th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the disruptive defense of Georgia Southern forces the 46th-most turnovers in the country (22.5 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Eagles won the most recent contest 81-74. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 17.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 24.3).
Georgia Southern Eagles at South Alabama Jaguars Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Alabama ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Georgia Southern ranks 214th (25.1).
The Jaguars rank 55th in assists per game (15.4) while the Eagles rank 214th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Georgia Southern ranks 32nd in steals per game (8.3) while South Alabama ranks 128th (6.3).
The Eagles average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 77th in the country. The Jaguars rank 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Georgia Southern averages 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 150th in the nation. South Alabama ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
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