Old Dominion Monarchs vs Georgia State Panthers Predictions October 3, 2026
Georgia State will beat Old Dominion 31-27, with its Sun Belt-leading rushing attack and sustained scoring providing the strongest reasons to favor the Panthers. Their third-down and red-zone results strengthen that forecast for October 3 in Atlanta. Confidence is medium, but neither Georgia State -2.5 (-110) nor the 51.5 total offers a sufficiently clear betting edge. The official wager is Pass.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs Georgia State Panthers prediction and best bet
Georgia State gets the nod because its offensive production has held up across four games. The Panthers have scored at least 30 points each time and lead the Sun Belt in rushing and total offense. That consistency gives them a stronger foundation for this forecast than Old Dominion's encouraging individual passing performances.
The Monarchs have a route to an upset through the air, especially if TJ Johnson follows his latest performance with another productive afternoon. Their quarterback situation adds uncertainty, however, after Quinn Henicle's injury prompted Ryan Huff's first career start. Expect Georgia State to win a competitive game, 31-27. The best betting decision is Pass while evaluating the spread and total separately.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Kickoff: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET. This is a 2026 college football matchup.
Venue: Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: Georgia State is 3-1 and begins Sun Belt play. Old Dominion is 1-3 after losing its conference opener to James Madison.
SportsJaw spread: Georgia State -2.5 (-110); Old Dominion +2.5 (-108).