Georgia Southern vs Sam Houston New Orleans Bowl Prediction | College Football Best Bets

The Georgia Southern Eagles are set for a showdown against the Sam Houston Bearkats on Thursday in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Georgia Southern enters this matchup with an 8-4 record, looking to end their impressive season with a win. Meanwhile, the 9-3 Bearkats have won four of their last five games and now have the chance to grab one more win to clinch a double-digit win season. Expect a dogfight between two feisty teams that want to end the season the right way.

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Georgia Southern vs Sam Houston

• Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Lousiana) | Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN2
• Spread: Georgia Southern -4.5, Moneyline: Georgia Southern -194, Total: 48.5

Georgia Southern vs Sam Houston Best Bet: Sam Houston ML +160

Sam Houston enters this game as the underdog despite their success this season. The Bearkats have strung together nine wins and by no accident. Their offense has shown the ability to score on formidable defenses, and their defense has done enough all season for them to be three games over .500. Although Georgia Southern may play steeper competition, the Bearkats may be a more even matchup than people realize. All things considered, taking the underdogs in this one may be worth it.

Georgia Southern vs Sam Houston Best Total Bet: Over 48.5

Georgia Southern has been impressive on offense this season, averaging 28.3 points per game. Meanwhile, Sam Houston trails just behind, averaging 23.2 points per contest. In what could be a close matchup, these two teams should have no trouble exceeding the 48.5-point set total. A final score of 27-23 seems like a realistic outcome.

Georgia Southern Best Player Bet: Jalen White First Touchdown Scorer +430

Georgia Southern has depended on their rushing attack for most of the season, and more specifically, they’ve relied on Jalen White. The running back has racked up 654 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns up to this point in the season, and he could be in line to add to his total against Sam Houston on Thursday. With the Eagles looking to make a statement by getting on the board first, they could rely on White in the red zone to punch it in and start the game off strong.

Sam Houston Best Player Bet: Jay Ducker Any Time Touchdown +120

Jay Ducker has been one of the lone bright spots for the Bearkats this season. The running back has totaled 148 carries for 719 rushing yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 4.9 yards per carry. In a showdown where Sam Houston’s offense will likely rely on their backfield, the senior will be in store for plenty of volume. Ducker has a solid chance to find his way into the endzone before the clock hits 0:00 in the fourth quarter.

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