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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia Southern Eagles Picks and Predictions – January 17, 2026
Sun Belt action continues Saturday as the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers visit the Georgia Southern Eagles at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET, with both teams eyeing a key mid-season win to climb the conference standings.
Georgia Southern opens as a -6.5 (-106) home favorite, while Coastal Carolina enters at +6.5 (-120). The moneyline favors the Eagles at -237, with the Chanticleers priced at +187. The total is set high at 156.5, pointing to a likely uptempo affair.
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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia Southern Eagles Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina | +187 | +6.5 (-120) | O 156.5 |
| Georgia Southern | -237 | -6.5 (-106) | U 156.5 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Form
Coastal Carolina enters as a road dog but brings an offense capable of staying within the number. The Chanticleers average just under 75 PPG and rely heavily on tempo, transition opportunities, and streaky outside shooting. When they hit threes early, they can punch above their weight.
Defensively, though, they’re vulnerable. Coastal ranks near the bottom of the Sun Belt in defensive efficiency and routinely gives up high-percentage looks at the rim. They also struggle defending without fouling, which could be a problem against a Georgia Southern team that gets to the line.
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Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Form
Georgia Southern has been strong at home this season, particularly on the defensive end. They’ve held opponents to under 70 PPG in Statesboro and dominate the rebounding battle most nights. Their offense isn’t flashy but is efficient — built on high-percentage shots and frequent trips to the free-throw line.
The Eagles can wear down teams with their physicality and depth. In recent matchups, they’ve also picked up the pace a bit, which could play into the Over market here. If they avoid turnovers and control the paint, they’ll have a strong chance to pull away late.
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Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern Matchup Breakdown
This is a matchup of pace vs power. Coastal Carolina wants to run and shoot early, while Georgia Southern prefers structured offense and physical play. The rebounding edge clearly goes to the Eagles, and if they dominate the paint, they’ll limit Coastal’s second-chance scoring.
The Chanticleers have the more explosive scoring potential, but their lack of defensive structure often lets games slip in the second half. Georgia Southern’s bench depth and foul-drawing ability could stretch this one late if Coastal can’t control tempo.
Foul trouble, rebounding margin, and shooting splits will determine who covers. If Coastal hits 10+ threes, they’re live. If not, Georgia Southern’s discipline likely wins out.
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Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern Predictions and Best Bets
This line is sharp, but Georgia Southern’s interior strength and home dominance make them the right side here. Coastal can’t stop drives or close out consistently on shooters — and that opens the door for a methodical pull-away.
The total at 156.5 is high but in range given Coastal’s pace and Georgia Southern’s improved scoring. Still, unless both teams shoot well above average, this could sneak under late due to slowed tempo and foul shooting.
Side is the better angle here — Georgia Southern should cover with late-game execution and rebounding dominance.
Best Bet: Georgia Southern -6.5 (-106)
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