Georgia State vs South Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Georgia State vs South Alabama

The Georgia State Panthers battle the South Alabama Jaguars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 31.

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Georgia State triumph and it makes sense to take +5.5 on the spread at -110 when they go up against South Alabama.

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Georgia State Panthers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns claimed a 82-72 win.

South Alabama Jaguars were winners last time out. It was a 53-48 home victory against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Alabama triumphed 77-51 when they last played Georgia State. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Georgia State win seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	19-7	1931	1790	141	10-2	9-5	3W
Georgia State	9-18	1903	2006	-103	6-5	3-13	6L

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Georgia State vs South Alabama Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Georgia State vs South Alabama betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Georgia State can produce a strong performance in this college showdown. Our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread of +5.5 and you can currently get -110.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Georgia State vs South Alabama stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Georgia State in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Georgia State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Alabama in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Alabama in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Alabama in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Alabama in 8 of their last 10 games against Georgia State.

Georgia State +5.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Georgia State 72 - 75 South Alabama

For a fun bet, consider backing the Jags to claim a 75-72 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Georgia State vs South Alabama Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, South Alabama might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Georgia State, you will find +210 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 139.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 139.5, the odds are -106.

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Moneyline

Georgia State

+210

South Alabama

-263

Point Spread

Georgia State +5.5

-110

South Alabama -5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 139.5

-114

Over 139.5

-106

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Georgia State Stats

South Alabama Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 63.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	19-7	1931	1790	141	10-2	9-5	3W
Appalachian State	18-10	1993	1800	193	11-3	7-7	1L
Troy	17-10	2205	2016	189	8-4	9-6	2L
Marshall	16-10	2086	1976	110	11-3	5-7	1L
Texas State	17-11	2084	1984	100	15-2	2-9	6W
Coastal Carolina	16-11	1985	1946	39	7-4	9-7	2W
Arkansas State	16-11	2227	2093	134	9-4	7-7	1L
Georgia Southern	15-12	2190	2157	33	9-6	6-6	1W
James Madison	14-13	1996	2014	-18	11-3	3-10	3W
Southern Miss	14-14	2054	2052	2	11-3	3-11	1W
Louisiana	9-17	1627	1795	-168	6-7	3-10	1L
Georgia State	9-18	1903	2006	-103	6-5	3-13	6L
Old Dominion	9-18	2010	2074	-64	6-6	3-12	1W
UL Monroe	4-23	1949	2250	-301	3-10	1-13	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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