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The Myrtle Beach Bowl sees the Georgia Southern Eagles and the Ohio Bobcats hit the field on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The matchup kicks off at 11:00 AM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Eagles are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), versus the Bobcats. The over/under for this matchup is 49 points.
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Game Info for Georgia Southern vs. Ohio
- Game Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Conway, South Carolina
- Stadium: Brooks Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | -3.5 | -108 | -111 | 49 | -110 | -110 | -174 | +147 |
Georgia Southern Pick Insights
- Georgia Southern has posted a 4-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia Southern is 3-2 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Georgia Southern has gone over in five of its 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
Georgia Southern Stats & Insights
- Georgia Southern is totaling 422.3 yards per game on offense (41st in the FBS), and rank 95th on the other side of the ball, yielding 399.8 yards allowed per game.
- Georgia Southern is averaging 30.9 points per game on offense, which ranks them 45th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 97th, giving up 29.6 points per contest.
- Georgia Southern ranks 104th in pass defense this season (244.1 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 298.3 passing yards per game.
- Georgia Southern is totaling 124.1 rushing yards per game on offense this year (104th in the FBS), and is allowing 155.7 rushing yards per game (79th) on defense.
- Georgia Southern owns the 44th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (35.8% third-down percentage allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 19th-best with a 46.2% third-down conversion rate.
- With 20 forced turnovers (29th in the FBS) against 26 turnovers committed (131st in the FBS), Georgia Southern’s -6 turnover margin is the 22nd-worst in college football.
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Davis Brin has racked up 3,431 yards (285.9 ypg) on 330-of-511 passing with 22 touchdowns compared to 16 interceptions this season.
- Jalen White has racked up 891 yards on 159 carries while finding paydirt nine times as a runner.
- OJ Arnold has racked up 405 yards on 70 carries, scoring four times.
- Khaleb Hood’s leads his squad with 901 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 93 receptions (out of 126 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has hauled in 69 receptions totaling 712 yards, finding the end zone five times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dalen Cobb has a total of 492 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 33 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Isaac Walker has six sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 19 tackles.
- Marques Watson-Trent, Georgia Southern’s tackle leader, has 81 tackles, six TFL, 3.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- TJ Smith has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 37 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Ohio Betting Insights
- Ohio’s ATS record is 6-5-0 this year.
- Ohio is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Ohio has gone over in three of their 11 games with a set total (27.3%).
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 263.7 total yards per game (fourth-best). On offense, it ranks 97th by piling up 346.8 total yards per game.
- Ohio has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, surrendering just 15.4 points per contest (fifth-best). Offensively, it ranks 100th by racking up 22.9 points per game.
- Ohio’s pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with 168.4 passing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 210.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 87th.
- Ohio has been thriving on run defense, allowing just 95.3 rushing yards per contest (ninth-best). On offense, it ranks 93rd in the FBS by accumulating 136.3 rushing yards per game.
- Ohio’s defense has been dominant on third down, surrendering a 30% third-down conversion percentage (11th-best). On offense, it ranks 35th in the FBS with a 43.8% third-down rate.
- Ohio has compiled 17 forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) and committed 13 turnovers (24th in the FBS) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks 34th in the FBS.
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 2,207 yards (183.9 ypg) while completing 63.5% of his passes and recording 11 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 219 yards with four touchdowns.
- Sieh Bangura has rushed 178 times for 811 yards, with seven touchdowns.
- O’Shaan Allison has collected 452 yards (on 139 carries) with three touchdowns.
- Sam Wiglusz has totaled 50 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 600 (50 yards per game). He’s been targeted 83 times and has three touchdowns.
- Miles Cross has totaled 599 receiving yards (49.9 yards per game) and five touchdowns on 47 receptions.
- Ty Walton’s 37 receptions (on 52 targets) have netted him 348 yards (29 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Shane Bonner paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has four TFL, 21 tackles, and one interception.
- Bryce Houston has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 101 tackles, six TFL, 2.5 sacks, and three interceptions so far.
