Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction, 12/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bearkats (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) are headed to Caesars Superdome on Thursday, December 19, 2024 where they will meet the Sam Houston Bearkats (9-3) in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Georgia Southern opens this game as 1.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 46.5.

The Georgia Southern Eagles head into this matchup 8-4 for this year. In their last contest, the Eagles went up against the Appalachian State Mountaineers and earned the victory with a final of 29-20. The Georgia Southern Eagles ran the rock 41 times and amassed 191 yds, which came out to an average of 4.7 yards per carry. In the game, they tallied 60 plays for 357 yds. Georgia Southern relinquished 19 completions on 35 attempts for 290 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.3%. Against the run, the Eagles conceded 175 yds on 39 tries, which calculates to 4.5 yards per run allowed.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Georgia Southern Eagles have an average of 28.2 points per game. As a unit they average 123.2 yards on the ground which ranks them 102nd in Division 1. The Eagles have attained 4,357 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Georgia Southern has totaled 20 passing touchdowns and 22 touchdowns via the ground. Georgia Southern has accrued 260 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 68 infractions for 568 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 17 different times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Eagles are allowing 3,149 yards which has them ranked 122nd in the nation. They have conceded 262.4 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.0%. In total, they have given up 442.1 yards/contest which has them ranked 120th in the country. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns by air in addition to 22 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.2 yards per rush on the ground and 179.7 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 2,156 yards via the ground game in 12 contests. The Eagles rank 84th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 27.3 points per game.

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The Bearkats step onto the field holding a record of 9-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Bearkats went home victorious with a score of 20-18 against the Liberty Flames. The Bearkats finished the game with 333 yards while running 78 plays (4.3 yds per play). Sam Houston rushed the football for 3.0 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 131 yds on 44 carries. Sam Houston surrendered 36 run attempts for 179 yards (5.0 yds per carry). The Bearkats pass defense gave up a completion rate of 32.4%, surrendering 83 yards on 12 for 37 through the air.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Bearkats are ranked 102nd in the nation maintaining an average of 23.2 points per game. The Sam Houston Bearkats are averaging 354.7 yards/game, which has them ranked 96th in college football. The Sam Houston offense has accrued 463 penalty yds on 56 infractions, which ranks them 120th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 10 interceptions while losing 5 fumbles and they have tallied 230 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Bearkats have a total of 1,973 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 164.4 passing yards per contest, ranking them 123rd in college football. They hold an average of 190.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 2,284 yards for the season.

Sam Houston has allowed the opposition a total of 1,698 rushing yards (141.5 yards per contest) as well as 16 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have yielded 13 touchdowns through the air and 174.1 yards/outing, which puts them in 10th in D-1. They have 10 fumbles recovered and 12 picks on the year. The Bearkats defense has taken part in 797 plays, which is good for 61st in the country. The Bearkats are conceding 20.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 19th in D-1. Overall, they have relinquished 240 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bearkats +1.5

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