The 12th-seeded Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles will go head-to-head with the ninth-seeded Georgia Southern Eagles in the second round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Wednesday night. The winning team will advance to face eighth-seeded Georgia State in the following round.

The Southern Eagles (11-21, 5-13 Sun Belt) recently ended an eight-game losing streak with a narrow 66-63 victory over Coastal Carolina. This season, they are maintaining a 1-2 record in neutral locations. In contrast, the Eagles (16-15, 8-10 Sun Belt), who have won five of their last eight games, have no losses in neutral games this year.

Set for 6 p.m. ET at Pensacola Bay Center in Florida, this match brings up memories of their previous meeting, where Southern Mississippi triumphed over Georgia Southern with a score of 72-68 on Feb. 1.

According to the latest odds from SportsLine’s consensus, Georgia Southern enters as a 5.5-point favorite with a projected total of 148.5 points.

Why You Should Bet on Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern boasts three players scoring in double digits, including Adante Holiman, a junior guard from Texas-San Antonio, who averages 16.8 points, 2.2 assists, and 2 rebounds.

On the flip side, Bradley Douglas, a senior guard, has consistently scored over ten points in recent matches, contributing to his team’s success.

Why You Should Bet on Southern Mississippi

The Golden Eagles have Denijay Harris, a senior forward, who has been in exceptional form lately, posting many double-doubles, indicating his crucial role in the game.

Moreover, their team includes Neftali Alvarez, who has maintained strong averages in scoring, alongside his significant contributions on defense.

Final Notes

The prediction model forecasts an Under on total points scored, estimating around 147 points for the game. Seek additional insights and trends to maximize your betting strategy for this exciting matchup.