Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina Picks and Prediction – 2/16/2024
In a Sun Belt showdown that is sure to captivate, the Georgia Southern Eagles visit the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Both teams, eager to climb the standings, face off in a crucial matchup. The Eagles, with a record of 5-20 (5-7 Sun Belt), look to defeat the Chanticleers, who stand at 6-17 (3-9 Sun Belt). Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.
The Georgia Southern Eagles enter this contest with a noticeable hunger for victory. Despite a challenging season, standing 9th in the Sun Belt with a 5-20 overall record, the Eagles have shown flashes of potential. Tyren Moore, leading the team with 15.2 points per game, along with 2.9 assists, has been the top performer on offense. The Eagles' offense, averaging 70.9 points per game, is offset by defensive struggles, conceding an average of 79.4 points to opponents.
This disparity in performance highlights a team with potential yet to be fully realized, especially considering 41.9% field goal percentage and a 34.7% success rate from beyond the arc. Rebounding has been another area of concern, with Avantae Parker leading with 5.2 rebounds per game, underscoring the need for a more collective effort on the boards.
On the other side, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are navigating a season with its own set of challenges. Positioned 13th in the Sun Belt with a 6-17 record, the Chanticleers have faced adversity head-on. Jacob Meyer stands out as the team's leading scorer with 14.0 points per game, backed by Jon Sanders' playmaking abilities at 2.8 assists per game. The Chanticleers have managed to outscore the Eagles on average, with a 74.7 points per game offensive output.
However, the defense mirrors Georgia Southern's struggles, allowing 79.9 points per game to opponents. A bright spot for the Chanticleers has been rebounding, led by Ginika Ojiako with an impressive 10.6 rebounds per game, placing them 19th nationally in this category. Despite shooting woes, evidenced by a 44.5% field goal percentage and a concerning 30.9% from three-point range, Coastal Carolina's ability to dominate the glass has been a silver lining in a season craving more victories.
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In a matchup where both teams have demonstrated defensive vulnerabilities, the Georgia Southern Eagles' resilience and ability to find the basket under pressure give them the edge. The Eagles' slightly better three-point shooting and free throw percentages could be the difference in a closely contested game. With both teams struggling but showing signs of potential, this game could pivot on key performances from the likes of Tyren Moore and Avantae Parker for Georgia Southern, and Jacob Meyer and Ginika Ojiako for Coastal Carolina. Expect a competitive clash with Georgia Southern narrowly outpacing Coastal Carolina. Final Score Prediction: Georgia Southern Eagles win 76-72.