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Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern prediction: Georgia Southern favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Coastal Carolina vs Georgia Southern predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET as Coastal Carolina takes on the favored Georgia Southern in men's college basketball action at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Georgia Southern as the most likely winner of the Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Georgia Southern a 71% chance of defeating Coastal Carolina. Our predicted final score has Georgia Southern winning 82-76.
According to our model, Coastal Carolina (+6.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Coastal Carolina | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-114) | -6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -265 |
| Total | o158.5 (-110) | u158.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Coastal Carolina +6.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Coastal Carolina | +225 |
| Total | Over 158.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Coastal Carolina to win.
Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Georgia Southern and Coastal Carolina at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Georgia Southern, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Coastal Carolina on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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