The Georgia Southern Eagles take on the Fresno State Bulldogs in Fresno, CA. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Georgia Southern is favored by -1.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -122. The total is set at 51.5 points.
Here’s my Georgia Southern vs. Fresno State predictions and college football picks for Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Georgia Southern vs Fresno State Prediction
- Georgia Southern vs. Fresno State Pick: Georgia Southern ML -118
My Fresno State vs. Georgia Southern best bet is on Georgia Southern moneyline. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
Georgia Southern vs Fresno State Odds
| Georgia Southern Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -112 | 51.5 -118o / -102u | -122 |
| Fresno State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -108 | 51.5 -118o / -102u | +102 |
- Georgia Southern vs Fresno State point spread: Georgia Southern -1.5
- Georgia Southern vs Fresno State over/under: 51.5 points
- Georgia Southern vs Fresno State moneyline: Georgia Southern -122, Fresno State +102
Georgia Southern vs Fresno State Pick, Betting Analysis
This play aligns with a system that I've been writing about for 10 years. That system consists of teams that are making their season debut against teams that already played (FBS versus FBS), which has a 61.5% hit rate since 2005.
This applies to Georgia Southern, which is playing Fresno State. The Bulldogs were a total mess last week, and I'm not buying anything they're selling. I do expect their defense to be better this week and I respect defensive coordinator Nick Benedetto, but the offense is just a mess right now.
The offensive line isn't in great shape, making it difficult for the Bulldogs to run the ball successfully. Their weapons are also way down this year.
I think that Georgia Southern and its Air Raid will be able to move the ball with quarterback JC French IV at the helm.
Georgia Southern will get the job done on the road, as it has the film advantage after not playing in Week 0. It's worth more and it doesn't have worry about travel, bumps and bruises or any game tape.
Meanwhile, the other team had to show everything, so Georgia Southern moneyline is the play.
Pick: Georgia Southern ML -118
