Georgia Southern Eagles vs Old Dominion Monarchs Picks and Predictions January 3rd 2026

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The Georgia Southern Eagles enter 11-5 and look to extend their strong offensive form, while the Old Dominion Monarchs aim to defend home court in this Sun Belt matchup at Chartway Arena.

Line Movement and Odds

Old Dominion opened as the slight favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • Old Dominion Spread: -1.5 (-108)
  • Georgia Southern Spread: +1.5 (-113)
  • Old Dominion MoneyLine: -124
  • Georgia Southern MoneyLine: +103
  • Total: 159.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Georgia Southern Outlook

Georgia Southern averages 83.9 points per game, with Spudd Webb, Tyren Moore, and Alden Applewhite leading the offense. Their perimeter shooting (9.7 threes per game) and free-throw accuracy (18.7 made per game, 47th nationally) highlight balance. Their 11-5 overall record underscores consistency heading into Sun Belt play.

Old Dominion Outlook

Old Dominion averages 73.1 points per game, with Jordan Battle, KC Shaw, and Jared Turner providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency is lower, but their 4-2 home record highlights resilience. Their 4-11 overall record underscores competitiveness despite struggles in non-conference play.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Georgia Southern’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Old Dominion must lean on Battle and Shaw to pace the offense. If Georgia Southern controls tempo and boards, their depth should create separation.

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Injuries / Availability

Georgia Southern: No injury updates provided.

Old Dominion: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Chartway Arena provides Old Dominion with a strong home-court edge, where they are 4-2 this season. Georgia Southern’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Norfolk.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Georgia Southern 82, Old Dominion 78

  • Georgia Southern +1.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and efficiency make them the sharper side.
  • Under 159.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Georgia Southern’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Old Dominion’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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