South Alabama vs Georgia Southern Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

On Saturday, the South Alabama Jaguars (9-4) face off against the Georgia Southern Eagles (7-6) at Hanner FieldHouse in Statesboro, Georgia. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Georgia Southern comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against UL Monroe. In a challenging game against Texas State, where Georgia Southern suffered an 83-61 defeat, Bradley Douglas was a standout performer, contributing 17 points for the Eagles. This season, the team has relied heavily on Adante’ Holiman, who has emerged as the leading scorer for Georgia Southern, boasting an average of 15.9 points per game. Bradley Douglas has also been a key offensive player, securing the position of second-highest scorer with an average of 13.6 points per game. On the defensive side, Tyson Brown has been the team's most effective rebounder, averaging 4.9 rebounds per game this season. Sharing responsibilities in playmaking, Dontae Horne and Nakavieon White have both excelled at distributing the ball, each averaging 2.5 assists per game. In recent performances, Georgia Southern's defense has struggled, conceding an average of 84.2 points over their last five games. As they prepare to face off against their conference rivals, South Alabama, in Statesboro, there is a pressing need for the Eagles to strengthen their offensive strategy. Currently, the team averages 74.4 points per game, and they are keen to improve this as they move forward in the season.

South Alabama enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Georgia State. In a dominant 106-41 victory over Mobile, Judah Brown emerged as a key player for the Jaguars, contributing an impressive 24 points. Throughout the season, Myles Corey has been a standout performer for South Alabama, leading the team in scoring with an average of 17.7 points per game. Following him is Barry Dunning Jr., who ranks as the second-highest scorer on the team, averaging 12.2 points. On the defensive side, John Broom leads South Alabama in rebounding, securing an average of 6.3 rebounds each game so far this season. When it comes to playmaking, Myles Corey is also the team's assists leader, providing an average of 4.5 assists per game. In their recent five-match stretch, South Alabama has been strong offensively, scoring an average of 77.8 points per game. As the Jaguars prepare for an away game against their conference rivals, Georgia Southern, they will look to continue their solid performance, maintaining an overall average of 74.9 points per game.

Georgia Southern has emerged victorious in each of their five home games this season, showcasing a powerful combination of both offensive and defensive prowess. Their ability to score prolifically and effectively shut down their opponents has been key to these home victories. Looking ahead, they are set to play against South Alabama. In contrast, South Alabama has experienced a mixed set of results in their away games, winning two and losing two of their four encounters. Their offensive performance on the road has been somewhat lackluster, and they are eager to find their rhythm and enhance their scoring capabilities as they prepare to take on Georgia Southern. Final Score Prediction, South Alabama Jaguars win 77-72.