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Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026
Old Dominion heads to Statesboro on Thursday night for a Sun Belt matchup with a clear market lean toward the home side. The Monarchs are 5-13 and have struggled badly away from home, while Georgia Southern is 12-6 with a strong 7-1 home record at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. Tip is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Georgia Southern is laying 6.5 with a -265 moneyline, and the total is set at 162.5. That total is high enough to assume pace and points, but the spread is still saying the Eagles should be able to control the game state at home.
Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the latest college basketball odds for any late movement on the spread or total.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion | +207 | +6.5 (-113) | 162.5 |
| Georgia Southern | -265 | -6.5 (-108) | 162.5 |
Old Dominion Betting Form
Old Dominion’s recent results suggest they’re not completely dead away from home, even if the season-long road profile is rough. They just played a one-point game against James Madison, and that type of performance matters when you’re catching points. The Monarchs don’t have to be the better team for 40 minutes to cover +6.5. They have to stay connected and avoid the mistake runs that bury road underdogs.
The way ODU can do that is by leaning into the free-throw game and limiting empty possessions. Their overall scoring average isn’t scary, but they’ve shown they can spike offensively when one of their main scorers gets hot. That’s what makes them at least playable as a dog when the number is under two possessions.
For a full look at game-by-game margins and recent trends, start with Old Dominion stats and results.
Georgia Southern Betting Form
Georgia Southern is built like a team you don’t want to fade at home. They score, they get to the line, and they’ve generally handled business in this building. A 7-1 home record speaks to comfort, rhythm, and the ability to create separation when the opponent starts slipping. That’s why the market is comfortable laying 6.5 even after a rough loss.
The Eagles’ offense is the driver. They’re putting up 83.7 points per game, and they generate a lot of scoring through free throws, which is a key angle in spread games. You don’t need to shoot great to cover if you’re stacking points at the stripe and forcing the opponent into foul trouble. That’s especially true against a road team that can get loose defensively when it has to chase points.
You can track Georgia Southern’s home splits and recent scoring patterns in the Georgia Southern schedule and stats.
Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern Matchup Breakdown
This matchup comes down to whether Old Dominion can control pace and keep Georgia Southern out of the free-throw script. The Eagles are at their best when they’re attacking, forcing contact, and turning the game into a constant pressure situation. If ODU is defending straight up and not sending Georgia Southern to the line early, the spread becomes a real game because the Monarchs can settle into half-court possessions and keep the variance manageable.
But if the whistle tilts, the number can get away quickly. Free throws do two things: they score with the clock stopped, and they let the home team set its defense. That’s the worst combination for an underdog trying to hang around. ODU also has to protect the ball, because live-ball turnovers in a building like this turn into easy points and quick runs.
The total at 162.5 is sitting in a range where it doesn’t take much to threaten the over if the pace is real and the game is close. But if Georgia Southern gets ahead and starts controlling possessions, you can see the scoring flatten late. Old Dominion’s offensive ceiling isn’t consistent enough to guarantee both teams contribute to a high total, which is why I’m cautious on the over even with Georgia Southern’s scoring profile.
Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Georgia Southern -6.5. The home split is the strongest piece of the handicap, and Georgia Southern’s ability to generate points at the line is the kind of edge that covers spreads without needing a perfect shooting night. Old Dominion’s road record also matters here. It’s not just losing, it’s the pattern of struggling to sustain offense and getting clipped by runs.
I’m not opposed to an ODU cover if Georgia Southern comes out flat or if the whistle stays quiet, but that’s not the most likely script based on how the Eagles typically score. If Georgia Southern gets to the line early and turns the game into a foul-pressure spot, the number is very reachable.
For the total, I lean under 162.5. The price is high enough that you need both teams participating, and Old Dominion’s offense is the side that can disappear for long stretches. If Georgia Southern is leading, you also have a decent chance of a slower late-game pace that keeps the total from getting inflated.
Best Bet: Georgia Southern -6.5
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