At the halftime report, Georgia Southern and Old Dominion have both taken the field, but their offenses have yet to shine. With a score of 31-22, Georgia Southern appears to be the stronger team so far, yet there’s still another half of play remaining.
Georgia Southern entered the matchup with added motivation following their previous defeat against Old Dominion. Whether they can reverse the outcome or if history will repeat itself remains to be seen.
The game features the Georgia Southern Eagles against the Old Dominion Monarchs, with current records standing at 4-16 for Georgia Southern and 5-15 for Old Dominion.
Scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET, the game will take place at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. For those unable to attend in person, the CBS Sports App offers live coverage, and online streaming is available on Fubo (with regional restrictions; a free trial is available). Ticket cost is $17.34.
Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games, heightening their motivation to secure a win. Old Dominion faced a setback against the Dukes, losing 78-62 at home, while the Eagles fell short against the Mountaineers, ending with an 84-74 defeat.
Old Dominion encountered challenges in teamwork, posting 11 fewer assists than their opponent in the last game. Their recent struggles include six consecutive losses against James Madison. On the other hand, Georgia Southern faced issues with collaboration, finishing with a season-low of five assists against the Mountaineers.
The Monarchs have had a tough stretch, losing eight of their last nine games, impacting their overall 5-15 record. Meanwhile, Georgia Southern’s loss contributed to a 4-16 record, marking their third consecutive road defeat.
Looking ahead to Saturday, Old Dominion is the favored team, according to experts, and is expected to win by five points. Both teams have struggled against the spread this season, with Old Dominion holding a 3-15 record and Georgia Southern at 7-12-1.
Old Dominion holds the upper hand in recent matchups, having won both games against Georgia Southern in the past year—64-58 in February 2023 and 81-75 in January 2023.
As per the latest college basketball odds, Old Dominion is a 5-point favorite against Georgia Southern. The initial odds had the Monarchs as a 6.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 152 points.
The series history favors Old Dominion, but the question remains whether they can secure another victory or if Georgia Southern will manage to turn the tables. The answer will unfold soon enough.
