Georgia Southern Eagles at Georgia Bulldogs ATS Prediction 12/23/19

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Expect a shootout when the Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) go head-to-head against the Georgia Bulldogs (7-3) at Stegeman Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 23, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.

Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the SMU Mustangs 87-85, while the Eagles beat the UT Arlington Mavericks 77-74.

Georgia Southern’s 11.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UT Arlington, who had a rate of 21.1. The Eagles’ mark was better than their season average of 14.6, while the Mavericks’ was above their season average of 14.7. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, were 9-12 from the free throw line (75.0 percent) and held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.525). Rayshaun Hammonds led the way for Georgia, putting up 21 points and 11 rebounds. Ike Smith was a key piece for Georgia Southern with 16 points and nine rebounds.

There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that showcases two of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Georgia currently ranks 14th in possessions per game (77.2) and Georgia Southern is 24th (75.3).

Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Georgia averages 42.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the country. Georgia Southern ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 55th in assists per game (15.2) while the Eagles rank 136th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
  • Georgia Southern averages 4.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 44th in the NCAA. Georgia ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Eagles rank 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Bulldogs rank 205th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
  • Georgia Southern averages 9.9 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the country. Georgia ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).