Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/07/2026, 05:05 AM ET

The Georgia Southern Eagles and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers meet in the Sun Belt Championship Quarterfinal on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the game will be televised on ESPN+. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. For more insights on today’s tournament matchups, be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for additional expert predictions.

Georgia Southern Eagles Arrive Red Hot in the Tournament

The Georgia Southern Eagles enter the Sun Belt quarterfinal with a 19-15 overall record and an 8-10 conference record. Georgia Southern has already played its way into this round with tournament wins over Old Dominion, Arkansas State, and South Alabama. Over their last five games, the Eagles have recently won over South Alabama, Arkansas State, Old Dominion, and Marshall, while recently losing to James Madison.

Georgia Southern averages 80.6 points per game while allowing 80.1 points per contest, making them one of the higher-scoring teams in the conference. The Eagles shoot 43% from the field, grab 34.5 rebounds per game, and average 11.1 assists per contest. Defensively they create opportunities with 8.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game, often turning those defensive plays into fast-break scoring chances.

In their latest tournament win over South Alabama, Alden Applewhite delivered an incredible performance with 34 points on 11-of-12 shooting, leading a highly efficient offensive effort. Nakavieon White led the team on the boards with 9 rebounds, helping the Eagles stay competitive despite being outrebounded. Georgia Southern shot 56% from the field and an incredible 52% from three-point range, showing the offensive firepower they bring into this quarterfinal.

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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Enter Rested After Bye

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers finished the regular season with a 19-12 overall record and an 11-7 Sun Belt record, earning a first-round bye in the conference tournament. Over their last five games, Coastal Carolina has recently won over James Madison, Georgia State, Marshall, and Louisiana, while recently losing to James Madison earlier in the stretch.

Coastal Carolina averages 73.4 points per game while allowing 71.8 points per contest, showing a team that relies heavily on defense and rebounding. The Chanticleers shoot 41% from the field, collect 40.3 rebounds per game, and average 10.5 assists per contest. Their ability to dominate the boards is a major strength, along with their 3.4 blocks per game protecting the paint.

In their most recent game, a 69-68 win over James Madison, Joshua Beadle led the team with 29 points, carrying the offensive load with efficient shooting and perfect 6-for-6 free throw shooting. Nadjrick Peat controlled the glass with 10 rebounds, including five offensive rebounds that helped generate second-chance opportunities. Coastal Carolina also showed composure by committing just seven turnovers, a key factor in their narrow victory.

Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina Pick

Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina Spread Pick

Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Moneyline

Georgia Southern enters this matchup with strong momentum after several tournament wins, but the Eagles are also playing their fourth game in four days, which could lead to fatigue late in the contest. Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, comes in rested and brings a significant rebounding advantage with over 40 rebounds per game on the season. The Chanticleers’ defensive discipline and interior presence should help them slow down Georgia Southern’s high-powered offense and control the pace of the game.

Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina Total Pick

Pick: Over

I like the over in this matchup because Georgia Southern tends to play at a fast pace and averages more than 80 points per game. The Eagles have been extremely efficient offensively in the tournament, including a 94-point performance in their latest win. Even though Coastal Carolina prefers a slower tempo, the Eagles’ offensive rhythm could push the game into a higher-scoring environment. If Georgia Southern continues shooting well from the perimeter, this total has a strong chance to go over.

Final Score Prediction: Coastal Carolina 81, Georgia Southern 77

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