The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-1) face the Ball State Cardinals (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Scheumann Stadium. The Eagles are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 6.5 points. The over/under for the outing is 60.5 points.
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Georgia Southern vs. Ball State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State (+6.5) | Under (60.5) | Ball State 31 Georgia Southern 29 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Georgia Southern | Ball State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.3 (58) | 20.7 (107) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.3 (72) | 32.0 (109) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (131) | 6 (100) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (62) | 5 (43) |
Georgia Southern vs. Ball State Betting Insights
Georgia Southern Stats and Trends
- Georgia Southern has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Eagles have covered the spread once when favored by 6.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- So far this season, one Georgia Southern game has hit the over.
- Just one of the Eagles three contests has gone over 60.5 points.
- GSU has an average point total of 60.7 in their contests this year, 0.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Ball State Stats and Trends
- Ball State has a record of 1-1-1 against the spread this season.
- The Cardinals have not covered the spread this year (0-1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Ball State games have gone over the point total twice this season.
- The Cardinals have yet to play a game this season that ended with more than 60.5 combined points scored.
- Ball State has a 48.7-point average over/under in their outings this season, 11.8 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Georgia Southern Players to Watch
- This year, Davis Brin has collected 945 passing yards (315.0 yards per game) while going 98-for-136 (72.1% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and seven interceptions.
- Jalen White has run for a team-leading 184 yards on 34 carries (61.3 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- OJ Arnold has 166 yards on 22 carries (55.3 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns. He also has five catches for 52 yards (17.3 ypg).
- This season Derwin Burgess Jr. has 22 catches and leads the team with 275 yards (91.7 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood has also chipped in with 20 catches for 176 yards and one touchdown this year. He averages 58.7 receiving yards per game.
- Dalen Cobb has 115 receiving yards on 10 receptions, averaging 38.3 yards per game.
Ball State Players to Watch
- Kadin Semonza has passed for 357 yards while completing 66.1% of his throws (39-of-59), with three touchdowns and three interceptions (119.0 yards per game).
- Marquez Cooper has racked up a team-best 218 rushing yards (72.7 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Kiael Kelly has rushed for 77 yards on 16 carries (25.7 ypg).
- This season Tanner Koziol has 18 receptions for a team-high 150 receiving yards (50.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Ty Robinson’s stat line this year shows six catches for 111 yards and one touchdown. He puts up 55.5 receiving yards per game.
- Qian Magwood has racked up 84 yards on 12 receptions, averaging 28.0 yards per game.
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