The Ohio Bobcats (9-3) are set to host the Georgia Southern Eagles (6-6) in a compelling matchup in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. With the Bobcats on a three-game winning streak and the Eagles looking to even out their season, this game promises to be a battle of wills as both teams vie for victory. We’ll dive into our Myrtle Beach Bowl predictions and Georgia Southern vs. Ohio picks below.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Ohio Bobcats Odds
- Moneyline: Georgia Southern -162 (BetRivers) / Ohio +130 (BetRivers)
- Spread: Georgia Southern -3.5 (BetRivers)
- Total: 49.0 / Over -110 (BetRivers) / Under -113 (BetRivers)
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 16
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Location: Brooks Stadium – Conway, SC
- TV: ESPN
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Trends
- On the road, Georgia Southern Eagles are 1 and 5 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Georgia Southern Eagles are 5 and 7.
- Against the spread on the road, Georgia Southern Eagles are 1 and 5.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends
- At home, Ohio Bobcats are 5 and 1 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Ohio Bobcats are 6 and 6.
- Against the spread at home, Ohio Bobcats are 3 and 3.
Myrtle Beach Bowl Predictions – Georgia Southern vs. Ohio
The Ohio Bobcats enter this game with a strong 9-3 record, having shown a consistent performance throughout the season. Their offense has been particularly impressive, racking up 275 points against their opponents. The Bobcats’ defense has also been formidable, allowing only 185 points. However, their quarterback — Kurtis Rourke — has entered the transfer portal, and backup C.J. Harris is injured. So the Bobcats will be looking toward their third-string QB.
On the other side, the Georgia Southern Eagles have had a more balanced season with a 6-6 record. Their offense has managed to score 371 points, but their defense has conceded 355 points, indicating a potential vulnerability that the Bobcats could exploit. The Eagles are coming off a four-game losing streak, which they’ll be eager to snap. The team’s resilience will be tested against the Bobcats, and their ability to perform under pressure will be crucial. The Eagles quarterback, who has shown flashes of brilliance this season, will need to be at his best to outmaneuver the Bobcats’ defense.
Georgia Southern vs. Ohio Pick
The Eagles have shown they can put points on the board, and Ohio could struggle to keep up with them, as the Bobcats are down to their third-string quarterback. Ohio will look to control the game on the ground, but Georgia Southern has been strong against the run this season, ranking 59th in rushing yards allowed. That could give the Bobcats problems and allow Georgia Southern to keep them at arm’s length to record the win and cover the spread.
The Pick: GA Southern -3.5 (BetRivers)