Georgia Southern Eagles defeat Old Dominion Monarchs 23-15: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · NCAAF · Georgia Southern Eagles 23, Old Dominion Monarchs 15
Georgia Southern Eagles 23, Old Dominion Monarchs 15 – the Eagles covered the -3 spread and the total went under 45.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs final score and game recap
Thursday's matchup at S.B. Ballard Stadium split into two distinct halves. The teams traded touchdowns to open 7–7, but Georgia Southern seized control in the second quarter, scoring nine unanswered points to lead 16–7 at halftime. Turner Helton completed 23 of 30 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while Tyrese Woodgett carried 16 times for 77 yards. Old Dominion's Ryan Huff managed 9 of 14 for 115 yards and one touchdown, but the Monarchs generated no offense in the third quarter as Georgia Southern added seven more to reach 23–7. Old Dominion scored eight in the fourth to close the gap, but Georgia Southern held firm to win 23–15.
Who covered the spread in Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs?
Georgia Southern Eagles covered the -3 spread by winning by eight points. The spread moved half a point toward Old Dominion Monarchs late, from +3.5 to +3, yet the Eagles still exceeded the closing line.
Did Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs go over or under the total?
The game finished with 38 combined points, seven under the 45 closing total. The line had moved down 2.5 points from an opening of 47.5.
How did AiQ's Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs predictions do?
AiQ finished 6–7 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Georgia Southern Eagles at -159 – WIN (+$62.89 on a $100 bet)
- Player props: 5–7 (–$296.40 on $100 per pick)
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs player prop results
AiQ went 5–7 on player props, losing $296.40 overall.
- Josh Dallas under 56.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 33 – WIN
- Maurki James anytime touchdown at +340; actual 0 – LOSS
- Alex Taylor anytime touchdown at +135; actual 0 – LOSS
- Old Dominion Monarchs D/ST anytime touchdown at +475; actual 0 – LOSS
- Old Dominion Monarchs Defense anytime touchdown at +650; actual 0 – LOSS
- Quinn Henicle anytime touchdown at -150; actual 0 – LOSS
- Josh Dallas over 6.5 receptions at +115; actual 4 – LOSS
- Quinn Henicle over 0.5 passing touchdowns at -168; actual 1 – WIN
- Alex Taylor over 3.5 receptions at -130; actual 7 – WIN
- Max Johnson over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -106; actual 0 – LOSS
- Andre Greene Jr. over 2.5 receptions at -110; actual 7 – WIN
- Josh Rodriguez over 2.5 receptions at -115; actual 3 – WIN
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
- First-quarter total 9.5: Over (paid -115); 14 points were scored
- First-half moneyline: Georgia Southern Eagles won the first half (paid -155)
- First-quarter moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- Georgia Southern Eagles team total 23.5: Under (paid +102); they scored 23
- Old Dominion Monarchs team total 20.5: Under (paid -106); they scored 15
- First-half spread: Georgia Southern Eagles -2.5 covered (paid -108)
- First-half total 23.5: Under (paid -118); 23 points were recorded
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Georgia Southern Eagles -159 and Old Dominion Monarchs +131, implying a 59 percent win probability for Georgia Southern and 41 percent for Old Dominion after vig removal. The bookmaker's vig was 4.7 percent. A $100 wager on the Eagles paid $62.89. AiQ's pre-game moneyline expected value was -2.0 percent at -155, indicating negative expected value despite the model's 60 percent win estimate matching the market's implied probability. Late money drifted toward Old Dominion Monarchs, yet the Eagles still covered.
Georgia Southern Eagles and Old Dominion Monarchs betting trends: 2026 season
Georgia Southern Eagles are 3–4 overall, 1–2 at home and 2–2 away or neutral. They are 6–1 against the spread in seven games with a recorded closing line and 3–4 on the over-under. Their last five results: W, L, W, L, L.
Old Dominion Monarchs sit 2–5 overall, 1–3 at home and 1–2 away or neutral. They are 1–6 against the spread in seven games and 3–4 on the over-under. Their last five results: L, W, L, L, L.
What's next for Georgia Southern Eagles and Old Dominion Monarchs?
Georgia Southern will host App State Mountaineers on Saturday, October 31. Old Dominion travels to Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday, October 24.