South Alabama vs. UL Monroe: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – October 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

The South Alabama Jaguars (2-3) will play their Sun Belt-rival, the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-2) in a matchup on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Malone Stadium. The Jaguars are heavily favored in this contest, with the line posted at 10.5 points. The over/under is set at 51.5 in the contest.

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South Alabama vs. UL Monroe Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
South Alabama -10.5 -110 -110 51.5 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for South Alabama vs UL Monroe
ATS Total Score prediction
UL Monroe (+10.5) Over (51.5) UL Monroe 29 South Alabama 24

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

South Alabama UL Monroe
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 27.6 (73) 21.0 (126)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 25.2 (75) 28.8 (58)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 8 (83) 4 (20)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 8 (36) 11 (10)

South Alabama vs. UL Monroe Betting Insights

South Alabama Stats and Trends

  • South Alabama has won just one game against the spread this season.
  • The Jaguars have not covered the spread this season (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites.
  • In South Alabama’s five games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
  • The Jags and their opponents have gone over 51.5 combined points in four of five games this season.
  • USA has had an average of 50.9 points in their games this season, 0.6 fewer than this matchup’s total.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

South Alabama has an edge against UL Monroe over the last two matchups between these two squads, collecting a 2-0 record in those games. The Jaguars and Warhawks are tied 1-1 against the spread in those games while going over the total on one occasion. South Alabama has had the upper hand scoring in those two matchups, totaling 79 points while UL Monroe put up 48.

UL Monroe Stats and Trends

  • UL Monroe has won two games against the spread this year.
  • The Warhawks have covered the spread once when an underdog by 10.5 points or more this year (in two opportunities).
  • So far this year, just one UL Monroe game has hit the over.
  • The Warhawks have played only one game this season that ended with a combined score over 51.5 points.
  • ULM has a 49.8-point average over/under in their matchups this season, 1.7 fewer points than this game’s total.

South Alabama Players to Watch

  • Carter Bradley leads the team with 1,153 passing yards (230.6 yards per game) and has a 65.1% completion percentage this year (97-of-149) while throwing eight touchdowns with five interceptions.
  • La’Damian Webb has run for a team-high 376 yards on 64 attempts (75.2 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
  • So far this year Kentrel Bullock has run for 247 yards on 52 carries (49.4 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Caullin Lacy has racked up 32 receptions for 567 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He averages 113.4 receiving yards per game.
  • Jamaal Pritchett has also added 226 yards on 17 catches and one touchdown. He puts up 56.5 receiving yards per game this year.
  • This season Devin Voisin has caught five passes for 77 yards and one touchdown, averaging 38.5 receiving yards per game.

UL Monroe Players to Watch

  • Jiya Wright has passed for 433 yards while completing 54% of his throws (34-of-63), with four touchdowns and three interceptions (108.3 yards per game). He’s also rushed 33 times for 143 yards and one touchdown, averaging 35.8 yards per game.
  • Hunter Smith has taken 32 carries for a team-leading 258 rushing yards (64.5 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
  • So far this year Isaiah Woullard has run for 247 yards on 39 carries (61.8 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • This season Tyrone Howell has 23 receptions for a team-high 234 receiving yards (58.5 per game) and four touchdowns.
  • Dariyan Wiley has chipped in with nine receptions for 136 yards and one touchdown.
  • Bugs Mortimer has totaled 68 yards on three receptions, averaging 34.0 yards per game.

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