The Georgia Southern Eagles (6-3) will face off against a fellow Sun Belt opponent, the Troy Trojans (2-7) in a matchup on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The Trojans will attempt to pull off an upset as 8-point underdogs. The over/under in this contest is 54 points.
Georgia Southern vs. Troy Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Eagles (-8)
Moneyline: Eagles (-290), Trojans (+235)
Total: 54 points
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How to Watch Georgia Southern vs. Troy
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Georgia Southern 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
249.8 (2248) |
41 |
Rush yards |
124.7 (1122) |
102 |
Points scored |
29.2 (263) |
71 |
Pass yards against |
272.7 (2454) |
129 |
Rush yards against |
185.1 (1666) |
108 |
Points allowed |
30.4 (274) |
101 |
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Georgia Southern 2024 Betting Info
The Eagles have put together a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season.
Georgia Southern is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 8 points or more this season.
In the Eagles’ nine games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total five times.
The average total the Eagles have had set in games this season is 4.3 more points than this outing’s point total.
The Eagles are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their last three games.
The final combined score of the past three Troy games has gone over the set total two times.
The Trojans’ past three games have ended with an average of 52.7 points scored. That’s 1.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
Georgia Southern Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
61.5 |
63.1 |
60.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.3 |
35.2 |
33.7 |
ATS Record |
4-8-0 |
3-2-0 |
1-6-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-5-1 |
3-2-0 |
3-3-1 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-3 |
4-1 |
1-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-4 |
0-0 |
0-4 |
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Georgia Southern’s Offense vs. Troy’s Defense (2024)
The Eagles’ red-zone percentage is 93.1% (13th in the FBS), while the Trojans allow a score on 87.9% of their opponents’ red-zone appearances (95th in college football).
The Eagles are 26th in the FBS in third-down percentage (45.3%) and will be up against the 83rd-ranked Trojans defense in that category (40.5%).
Troy 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
202.6 (1823) |
90 |
Rush yards |
147.9 (1331) |
77 |
Points scored |
22.4 (202) |
110 |
Pass yards against |
211.8 (1906) |
62 |
Rush yards against |
171.4 (1543) |
98 |
Points allowed |
27.8 (250) |
91 |
Troy 2024 Betting Info
The Trojans have four wins in nine contests against the spread this year.
Georgia Southern is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 8-point favorites.
Out of nine Trojans games so far this season, four have gone over the total.
The average point total for Eagles games this season is 4.3 more points than the over/under of 54 in this matchup.
The Eagles have covered the spread twice in their past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
Troy and its opponents have combined to hit the over two times in those games.
The Trojans’ last three games have ended with an average of 52.7 points scored. That’s 1.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
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Troy Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
49.8 |
49.7 |
50.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.1 |
30.2 |
32.3 |
ATS Record |
4-5-0 |
2-3-0 |
2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-5-0 |
2-3-0 |
2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-2 |
1-2 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-5 |
1-1 |
0-4 |
Troy’s Offense vs. Georgia Southern’s Defense (2024)
The Eagles give up third-down conversions on 45.9% of their opponents’ attempts (121st in the FBS). The Trojans have a 47.4% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 15th in college football.
Troy is first in the FBS in red-zone offense (100.0%), and will be up against the 92nd-ranked red-zone defense, owned by Georgia Southern (87.5%).
The Trojans rank 46th in the FBS at 7.7 yards per pass attempt. The Eagles allow 7.9 yards per passing play (105th in college football).
Georgia Southern vs. Troy Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Georgia Southern vs. Troy sees the Eagles (-290 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the over at 54 points.