The 2024 New Orleans Bowl features the Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) and the Sam Houston Bearkats (9-3) facing off on Thursday. Georgia Southern is coming off a 29-20 win over Appalachian State on Nov. 30, while Sam Houston defeated Liberty 20-18 on Nov. 29.

Kickoff from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Eagles are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston odds from SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 48.

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