The Myrtle Beach Bowl kicks off the college football bowl season with a matchup between Georgia Southern and Ohio. Georgia Southern enters the game with a 6-6 record, while Ohio had a more successful season with a 9-3 record. Ohio will be without their starting quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, and backup CJ Harris due to a medical emergency. Georgia Southern is favored to win by 3.5 points, taking into account Ohio's attrition.
Georgia Southern is favored by three points in the Myrtle Beach Bowl against Ohio. Georgia Southern started the season strong but has struggled recently, while Ohio's offense has been hit hard by departures. The article predicts that Ohio's defense will be key in shutting down Georgia Southern's struggling offense, and recommends betting on Ohio to win outright as underdogs. The article also suggests a same-game parlay with Ohio winning, Georgia Southern scoring under 23.5 points, and Davis Brin throwing at least one interception. The spread is -3.5 in favor of Georgia Southern, and the total is set at 48.5 points.
Ohio and Georgia Southern will face off in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, but both teams will be missing key offensive players due to injuries and transfers. Ohio's defense will be crucial in their attempt to win as they have one of the best defenses in terms of points allowed per game. Georgia Southern has struggled against strong defenses in the past, scoring low points in losses to top-20 defenses. The game is expected to be an offensive struggle, with the prediction being under 48.5 total points.
