App State is expected to secure a narrow win on the ground against Georgia Southern, given the matchup dynamics between both teams’ defenses and offenses. The Eagles struggle to stop the run, while the Mountaineers’ secondary tends to allow big passing plays, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest.
Georgia Southern’s defense has been unreliable, giving up 42.5 points per game on the road. The team has gone Over the total in seven of its last 12 matchups, yielding a return of +1.50 units and an 11% ROI. The defenses of both teams frequently give up big plays, suggesting another high-scoring Thursday night battle.
“I’m backing the App State Mountaineers to beat the Eagles for the fourth time in six head-to-head meetings.”
Expect App State to outlast Georgia Southern in a shootout, with both offenses capitalizing on defensive weaknesses. Monitor game-time conditions for potential weather impacts on scoring.
Author’s Summary: App State’s stronger ground game and Georgia Southern’s defensive issues point toward a high-scoring contest likely to end in a Mountaineers win.