Georgia Southern vs Western Michigan Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The Georgia Southern Eagles are visiting the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, February 8th at the University Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia Southern Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction. We will examine:

The Western Michigan Broncos’ recent form and player performance

The Georgia Southern Eagles’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Western Michigan Broncos

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgia Southern Eagles

Recent betting trends in games played between the Georgia Southern Eagles and Western Michigan Broncos

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Georgia Southern Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos game

Western Michigan Broncos Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos have a 7-15 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the MAC. Wyoming is coming off a 69-84 loss to Ohio. The Cowboys are 8-12-1 against the spread, and 9-10-2 in over/under while having a 4-6 home record. 

Offensively, Western Michigan is averaging 71 points per game, which ranks 263rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.9 points per game (298th). The Broncos shoot 42.4% from the field (304th) and 27% from beyond the arc (361st). The Broncos shoot 67.6% from the free-throw line (308th) and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game (73rd).

Markhi Strickland leads Western Michigan in scoring with an average of 11.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, while JaVaughn Hannah adds 11.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Georgia Southern Eagles Preview

The Georgia Southern Eagles have a 12-12 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the Sun Belt. Georgia Southern is coming off an 83-82 win over Louisiana. The Eagles are 10-13 against the spread, and 12-11 in over/under while having a 3-9 road record.

Offensively, Georgia Southern is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 188th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.5 points per game (324th). The Eagles shoot 42.6% from the field (299th) and 33.7% from beyond the arc (197th). The Eagles shoot 65.9% from the free-throw line (336th) and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game (121st).

Adante Hollman leads Georgia Southern in scoring this season, with 16.9 points, while Bradley Douglas adds 13.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Georgia Southern has lost each of its last five games following a home win.
• The home team has won four of Western Michigan’s last five games.
• The home team has won the first half in four of Western Michigan’s last five games.

Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win

• Western Michigan has lost 12 of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at University Arena.
• Western Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last seven Saturday games against non-conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Western Michigan ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (27.0%).
• Western Michigan ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.8).
• Georgia Southern ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.0).
• Georgia Southern ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2022, Georgia Southern won 63-57 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. In this Georgia Southern Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, Western Michigan is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Georgia Southern is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season. The Eagles are better offensively, scoring 3.3 points more than the Broncos, but both teams have better terrible defensively, ranking in the bottom 60 of the nation, allowing 153.4 points per game combined. Both teams are coming into this matchup in poor form, as the Broncos are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games, and the Eagles are 1-3 in their last 4 games. With such terrible defenses, I expect a higher-scoring affair, so take the over.