Georgia Southern tips off season at home against Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois Huskies at Georgia Southern Eagles

Statesboro, Georgia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -8.5; over/under is 147.5

BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern starts the season at home against Northern Illinois.

Georgia Southern finished 6-6 at home a season ago while going 9-24 overall. The Eagles averaged 73.3 points per game last season, 28.7 in the paint, 13.6 off of turnovers and 7.5 on fast breaks.

Northern Illinois went 11-20 overall with a 5-11 record on the road last season. The Huskies averaged 73.2 points per game while allowing opponents to score 77.4 last season.

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