Coastal Carolina (8-9) vs Georgia Southern (8-9)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm (The HTC Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Coastal Carolina -2.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 16th at The HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles are 8-9 (1-4) this season after they lost to Marshall by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Georgia Southern trailed 45-35 at halftime and only managed 34 points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 45.5% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Nakavieon White led Georgia Southern with 22 points and two assists, while Bradley Douglas added 14 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Eagles lost to Georgia State by a score of 82-78 and South Alabama by a score of 76-47. Georgia Southern has lost three games in a row and seven of their last ten, and they are near the bottom of the Sun Belt standings. Georgia Southern has scored 73.6 points per game and they have allowed 79.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Adante’ Holiman is averaging 15.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Bradley Douglas is averaging 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Georgia Southern is shooting 42.1% from the field, 65.8% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 8-9 (1-4) this year after they lost to Georgia State by a score of 79-74 in their last game. Coastal Carolina led 44-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 48-30 in the second half in the loss. The Chanticleers shot 47.6% from the field, 41.7% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. RaSheed Jones led Coastal Carolina with 18 points and four steals, while Jordan Battle added 15 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Chanticleers lost to Appalachian State by a score of 74-51 but did beat ULM by a score of 70-51 before that. Coastal Carolina has lost three of their last four games, and they are tied for second to last in the Sun Belt standings. Coastal Carolina has scored 68.4 points per game and they have allowed 68.2 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. RaSheed Jones is averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Noah Amenhauser is averaging 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game. Coastal Carolina is shooting 44.4% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this year.
Why Coastal Carolina will beat Georgia Southern
- Georgia Southern has lost each of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
- Coastal Carolina has won four of its last five games at HTC Center.
- Georgia Southern has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why Georgia Southern will beat Coastal Carolina
- Coastal Carolina has lost 12 of its last 13 night games against Conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has won four of its last five night games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in three of its last four night games against Coastal Carolina.
Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina Prediction
Georgia Southern comes into this contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak, but they will be on the road for this game. The Eagles are shooting just 42.1% from the field this year and their defense has been pretty bad. Georgia Southern has allowed at least 81 points in four of their last five games and they are allowing 79.2 points per game on the season. Coastal Carolina has lost three of their last four games and while they do have better defensive numbers, they are only scoring 68.4 points per game this year. I really don’t like either side in this matchup, but I am going to take a shot on the over, especially with how poorly the Georgia Southern defense plays.