| MATCHUP | Georgia Southern Eagles | Georgia State Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | 9-18 |
| Where | GSU Convocation Center, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Georgia Southern Eagles and the Georgia State Panthers meet Thursday in college basketball action from Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta. Here’s a Georgia Southern vs Georgia State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Georgia Southern vs Georgia State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Eagles were looking pretty good after 19 games this year, sitting on a 13-6 overall record. Georgia Southern would then fall to Coastal Carolina, Arkansas State and Troy before another win over LA-Monroe. After that came losses to Louisiana, Texas State and App State ahead of a win versus Marshall. In 27 games this year that makes for a 15-12 overall record for the Eagles.
In the Marshall game over the weekend, the Eagles were comfortably ahead in the locker room on a 59-42 advantage. Georgia Southern hit a 45-42 deficit the rest of the way but it hardly mattered in a 101-87 victory on their home floor. The Eagles’ Tyren Moore led the way on 32 points and three assists while Alden Applewhite had 14 points with 10 rebounds and four assists.
Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview
Over on the Georgia State side, they managed a 9-12 record over their first 21 games. That run included a four-game win streak in January versus Marshall, LA-Monroe, Soutehrn Miss and Arkansas State. It’s been losses to Louisiana, South Alabama, Troy, Northern Illinois, James Madison and Old Dominion since then. That gives the Panthers a 9-18 record in the books this year.
Matched up against Old Dominion in the Saturday game the Panthers faced a 10-point deficit 36-26 as the first half came to a close. Georgia State didn’t end up getting any closer than that on a 42-29 deficit the rest of the way and limped to a road loss 78-55 as the game finished. Malachi Brown was the sole team player to finish in double-digits with 25 points and four boards.
Georgia Southern Eagles @ Georgia State Panthers Betting Trends: February 19, 2026
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- Georgia Southern has lost eight of its last nine Thursday night road games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Georgia State has won six of its last eight games against Conference opponents at GSU Convocation Center.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia State has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia Southern has won four of its last five road games following a home win.
Georgia Southern vs Georgia State Prediction
I’ll stay with Georgia Southern. The Eagles didn’t have much issue with a solid Marshall team last weekend, hitting 51.7 percent from the field and 46.9 percent (15-of-32) from outside along with 32 rebounds. The only real gripe during the win was the 13 turnovers, but they didn’t matter too much in the end. Georgia Southern is still just 1-3 in their last four games, so they need a good showing on Thursday.
As for Georgia State, they shot an ugly 25.8 percent from the field with a 42-30 rebounding deficit and a 38-16 disadvantage in the paint during their latest loss to Old Dominion. The Panthers are currently riding a six-game skid, giving up 69 or more points in each of those defeats.