The South Alabama Jaguars (3-3) will face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5) in Sun Belt action on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Golden Eagles are currently heavy, 18.5-point underdogs. An over/under of 51 points has been set for the outing.
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South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | -18.5 | -110 | -110 | 51 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| South Alabama (-18.5) | Over (51) | South Alabama 42 Southern Miss 15 |
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 | Southern Miss | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.2 (61) | 23.7 (105) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.2 (33) | 35.3 (109) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (64) | 6 (29) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (35) | 6 (97) |
South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Betting Insights
South Alabama Stats and Trends
- South Alabama has covered twice in six matchups with a spread this season.
- The Jaguars have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 18.5-point favorites.
- A total of four out of six South Alabama games this season have gone over the point total.
- Jags games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 51 points five times.
- USA’s outings this year have an average total of 51.0, the same as this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
In the past four matchups between these two squads, South Alabama holds a 4-0 advantage over Southern Miss. The Jaguars have a 3-1 record against the spread in those games against the Golden Eagles, with the two squads outscoring the point total on one occasion. South Alabama outscored Southern Miss 122-69 in those four head-to-head matchups.
Southern Miss Stats and Trends
- Southern Miss has covered just once in six games with a spread this season.
- The Golden Eagles have not covered the spread this year (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 18.5-point underdogs.
- In Southern Miss’ six contests this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
- Golden Eagles games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 51 points in four of six outings.
- Southern Miss’ contests this season have a 52.0-point average over/under, 1.0 more point than this game’s total.
South Alabama Players to Watch
- Carter Bradley has thrown for 1,456 yards while completing 65.7% of his passes (117-of-178), with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions this year (242.7 yards per game).
- La’Damian Webb has picked up a team-high 476 rushing yards (79.3 yards per game) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Kentrel Bullock has 285 yards on 59 carries (47.5 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Caullin Lacy has racked up 39 receptions for 723 yards, best on his team, and six touchdowns. He averages 120.5 receiving yards per game.
- Jamaal Pritchett has hauled in 19 catches for 251 yards (50.2 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Damarcus Thomas has caught nine passes for 103 yards, averaging 25.8 yards per game this year.
Southern Miss Players to Watch
- Billy Wiles has thrown for 1,254 yards while completing 53% of his passes (107-of-202), with seven touchdowns and five interceptions this year (209.0 yards per game).
- Frank Gore Jr. has churned out a team-best 397 rushing yards (66.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Rodrigues Clark has 356 yards on 50 carries (59.3 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jakarius Caston has hauled in 21 receptions for 334 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 55.7 receiving yards per game.
- Latreal Jones’ stat line this year shows 23 catches for 324 yards and one touchdown. He puts up 64.8 receiving yards per game.
- This season Tiaquelin Mims is averaging 34.8 yards per game, with 18 catches for 209 yards and one touchdown.
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