Arkansas State vs Georgia Southern Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Arkansas State vs Georgia Southern prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 12-7 (4-3) this season after they lost to Troy by a score of 99-74 in their last game. Arkansas State trailed 44-35 at halftime and they allowed 55 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Red Wolves shot 43% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. TJ Caldwell led Arkansas State with 17 points and one assist, while Jalen Hampton added 15 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Arkansas State lost to South Alabama by a score of 91-87, but did beat Texas State by a score of 83-82 before that. The Red Wolves have scored 83.0 points per game with 39.7 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.8 points against per game this season. Matt Hayman is averaging 11.9 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Jaxon Ellingsworth is averaging 10.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Red Wolves. Arkansas State is shooting 44.9% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview

The Georgia Southern Eagles are 13-7 (5-2) this year after they lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 79-75 in overtime. Georgia Southern led 40-33 at halftime, but they only scored 30 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Eagles shot 36% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 57% on free throws in the game. Tyren Moore led Georgia Southern with 34 points and three rebounds, while Andres Burney added 10 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Georgia Southern defeated Old Dominion by a score of 87-84, but lost to South Alabama by a score of 87-71 before that. The Eagles have scored 83.4 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Spudd Webb is averaging 16.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Tyren Moore is averaging 14.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Georgia Southern is shooting 43.5% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 32.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win

• Georgia Southern has won each of its last seven night games at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center.
• Georgia Southern has won the first half in five of its last six night games.

Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win

• Arkansas State has won six of its last seven night games.
• Georgia Southern has lost four of its last five games following an overtime loss.
• Arkansas State has won the first half in each of its last seven night games.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-one of Georgia Southern’s last 22 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 172 or fewer points.
• Forty-six of Arkansas State’s last 49 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 168 or fewer points.

Arkansas State vs Georgia Southern Prediction 

Arkansas State comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have allowed 82+ points in three straight. The Red Wolves are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in three of their last four. Georgia Southern has lost two of their last three games, but they have scored at least 82 points in three of their last five. Both teams are very high scoring and they don’t play much defense, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 173.5