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Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Why Coastal Carolina is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Coastal Carolina will take on Georgia Southern, in what is expected to be a close Men's College Basketball game, at HTC Center on New Year's Day, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Coastal Carolina a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Georgia Southern.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Georgia Southern and Coastal Carolina 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Coastal Carolina a 54% chance of defeating Georgia Southern. Our predicted final score has Coastal Carolina winning 77-76.
According to our model, Coastal Carolina (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Georgia Southern | Coastal Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+105) | +1.5 (-125) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -110 |
| Total | o157.5 (-110) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 +1.5 | -125 |
| Moneyline | Coastal Carolina | -110 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Coastal Carolina to win.
Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern at HTC Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: HTC Center
Conclusion
We predict Coastal Carolina, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Georgia Southern on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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