Georgia Southern Eagles vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 10/24/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Monarchs (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Old Dominion Monarchs (3-4) will try to defeat the Georgia Southern Eagles (5-2) at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Georgia Southern opens this contest as 2.5-point underdogs. The total is set at 54.

The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this year. In their last contest, the Eagles faced off with the James Madison Dukes and walked away with a win by a score of 28-14. When it came to stopping the run, the Eagles gave up 67 yards on 32 attempts, which is 2.1 yds per run surrendered. Georgia Southern conceded 22 completions on 41 tries for 186 yards, and a completion percentage of 53.7%. On the day, they tallied 73 plays for 405 yds. The Georgia Southern Eagles rushed the ball a total of 40 times and tallied 190 yards, which had them averaging 4.8 yards per attempt.

The Eagles have tallied 2,617 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Georgia Southern has totaled 12 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 11 times. Georgia Southern has compiled 160 1st downs, and they have been called for 39 penalties for 323 yards. Offensively they have an average of 129.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 95th in the country. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Georgia Southern Eagles have an average of 30.0 points per game.

The Eagles sit in 97th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 28.1 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 5.2 yards per rush and 175.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have given up 1,225 running yards through 7 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Eagles are giving up 1,876 yards which has them ranked 116th in Division 1. They have conceded 268.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 61.4%. During the season, they are surrendering 443.0 yards per contest which has them sitting 120th in the nation. They have yielded 11 touchdowns by air as well as 14 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Monarchs step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Monarchs walked away with a victory by a final of 24-14 when they faced the Texas State Bobcats. Old Dominion ran for 5.2 yards per tote, finishing with 192 yards on 37 attempts. The Monarchs finished with a total of 322 yards on 65 plays (5.0 yds per play). The Monarchs pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 51.5%, relinquishing 173 yards on 17 out of 33 passing. Old Dominion surrendered 40 attempts on the ground for 186 yds (4.7 yds per rush).

The Old Dominion Monarchs hold an average of 335.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 106th in the nation. The Old Dominion offense has accrued 410 penalty yards on 45 violations, which ranks them 54th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 175.6 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,229 yards in total. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to tally 122 first downs. In terms of putting points on the board, the Monarchs are sitting 99th in college football holding an average of 23.1 points per outing. During this campaign to this point, the Monarchs have earned 1,116 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 159.4 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 126th in college football.

Old Dominion has given up a total of 1,133 yards via the ground game (161.9 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. They have conceded 9 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 239.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 99th in college football. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles and 9 interceptions on the year. The Monarchs defense has taken part in 526 plays, which is 131st in Division 1. The Monarchs are conceding 25.7 PPG, which puts them 78th in college football. Overall, they have given up 180 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Monarchs college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Monarchs -2.5

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