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FAU at UAB odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s FAU at UAB odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 20 FAU Owls (21-1, 11-0 C-USA) and UAB Blazers (15-7, 6-5) meet Thursday at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the FAU vs. UAB game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Owls have rattled off 20 consecutive wins dating back to their only loss at Ole Miss back on Nov. 11. FAU has also won 8 straight games away from home, going 7-1 against the spread (ATS) during the span. The Owls have alternated the Under and Over in each of the past 5 contests.

The Blazers are looking to avenge an 88-86 loss in Boca Raton against the Owls in the first meeting on Jan. 5 as the Over (150.5) easily connected. UAB has topped Rice and Louisiana Tech in the past 2 games, rebounding after a 1-5 skid from Jan. 5-21.

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FAU at UAB odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): FAU -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | UAB -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): FAU +1.5 (-115) | UAB -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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FAU at UAB picks and predictions

Prediction

UAB 77, FAU 75

Moneyline

UAB (-125) is worth playing on the money line as it looks to protect its home floor. The Blazers had a narrow loss against the Owls in the first meeting, tying FAU’s most narrow victory during the 20-game win streak.

FAU has been getting it done and playing consistent basketball, so it won’t get blown out. However, the ranked Owls will see their win streak end in Birmingham against a good Blazers team, and that’s OK.

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Against the spread

UAB -1.5 (-105) is worth a roll of the dice at nearly even money as it simply needs to win by a bucket.

This is a good bet unless you feel FAU is going to keep its win streak alive or you believe the Blazers will only win by 1 point.

The favorite is 6-2-1 ATS in the past 9 meetings, and the home team has cashed at a 12-3-1 ATS clip across the past 16 in this series.

Over/Under

OVER 147.5 (-110) is the best play in this Conference USA tilt.

The Over has hit at a 3-1-1 clip in the past 5 games against winning teams for UAB while going 19-7-1 in the past 27 games at home.

The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 against winning teams for FAU, too, and it has cashed at a 5-1 clip in its last 6 games following a non-cover.

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Middle Tennessee at FAU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Middle Tennessee at FAU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (13-7, 6-3 C-USA) and No. 24 FAU Owls (19-1, 9-0) meet Thursday. Tip-off from FAU Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Middle Tennessee vs. FAU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Blue Raiders roll into Thursday’s game with 4 consecutive wins and covers, while cashing the Under in 4 of the last 5 outings. Middle Tennessee is 21-7-2 ATS in the last 30 games against teams with a winning overall record, too.

The Owls attained a ranking in the Coaches Poll for the first time in school history this week. It has won 18 in a row overall dating back to its only loss at Ole Miss on Nov. 11. FAU is 14-3-1 ATS overall, the best winning percentage in the nation against the number.

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Middle Tennessee at FAU odds

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Moneyline (ML): Middle Tennessee +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | FAU -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Middle Tennessee +8.5 (-105) | FAU -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Middle Tennessee at FAU picks and predictions

Prediction

FAU 73, Middle Tennessee 66

Moneyline

PASS.

FAU is too expensive to make a standalone wager. There’s absolutely no value in playing heavy favorites, even in a multi-team parlay.

Against the spread

MIDDLE TENNESSEE +8.5 (-105) is a solid play, as it should be able to keep this game within single digits. The Blue Raiders are hot lately, winning and covering the past 4.

FAU -8.5 (-115) has been chugging along, and it is having a historic season for a school without a rich basketball history. It faces a giant test agaisnt a MTSU team which has won 2 straight in the series, while covering each of the last 3 meetings.

Over/Under

OVER 135.5 (-110) is the lean in this Conference USA tilt.

The Over has connected in 5 of the last 7 games overall for the Owls, while hitting at a 7-3 clip in the last 10 games overall against teams with a winning overall record.

The Over is also 8-2 in the last 10 games for the Blue Raiders following a straight-up win, while going 5-2 in the last 7 following a cover.

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FAU at UTSA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s FAU at UTSA odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The FAU Owls (17-1, 7-0 Conference USA) and UTSA Roadrunners (7-12, 1-7) meet Thursday at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the FAU vs. UTSA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Owls aren’t ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, but they did crack The AP Top 25 for the first time in school history this week. FAU kicked off the week with a 76-62 win at Western Kentucky Monday to cover as 4.5-point favorites, moving to 12-2-1 against the spread (ATS) across the past lined 15 games.

The Roadrunners have dropped 4 games in a row, going 0-3-1 ATS during the skid. The push came as a 7-point underdog last time out at home on Monday in an 88-81 loss in overtime against Rice. The Over also snapped a 3-0 Under run for the Roadrunners.

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FAU at UTSA odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): FAU -15.5 (-115) | UTSA +15.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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FAU at UTSA picks and predictions

Prediction

FAU 81, UTSA 63

Moneyline

This line was off the board at the time of publishing, but even if there was a line, it would be too high and wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

PASS.

Against the spread

FAU -15.5 (-115) is the lean on the road, although this is quite a large number for the Owls. FAU is still getting used to going from also-ran to contender, and feeling things out. The Owls are a solid 12-2-1 ATS in the past 15 games overall.

UTSA is just 1-5-2 ATS across its last 8 games and it is 1-4-1 ATS in the past 6 outings as a double-digit underdog.

Over/Under

UNDER 144.5 (-115) is the lean, but play it lightly.

While the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for FAU, the Under is 4-1 in its last 5 outings after a cover. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 home games against teams with a winning road mark for UTSA.

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UAB at FAU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s UAB at FAU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The UAB Blazers (12-2, 3-0 C-USA) meet the FAU Owls (12-1, 2-0) Thursday at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Fla. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UAB vs. FAU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Blazers sit atop the Conference USA standings with a 3-0 record, a half-game better than the Owls. That includes a convincing 90-67 win over UTSA as a 23-point favorite as the Under (157.5) cashed. That ended a 4-0 Over streak for UAB.

The Owls scratched out a 50-46 win at North Texas in Denton last Thursday, covering for the 10th consecutive outing. The Under has hit in 4 in a row for FAU, too.

FAU received votes in The AP Top 25 rankings for the first time in school history this week, and it received 3 votes in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

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UAB at FAU odds

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Moneyline (ML): UAB -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | FAU -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UAB +2.5 (-115) | FAU -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UAB at FAU picks and predictions

Prediction

UAB 76, FAU 74

Moneyline

PASS.

UAB has the offense to hang with anyone, and the Blazers won’t be fazed hitting the road to face FAU at “The Burrow.”

The Blazers have ripped off 5 consecutive wins, while posting 11 victories in the past 12 outings, with their only loss during the span at West Virginia Dec. 10.

FAU lost at Ole Miss Nov. 11, and it has recorded solid wins over Bryant and FGCU at home while topping Florida and North Texas on the road.

It won’t be easy for the Blazers, but they’ll get the narrow road win to stay atop the C-USA standings.

I’m going to PASS on the UAB (+105) moneyline and take the 2.5 points with the spread below. But backing the plus-money underdog here wouldn’t be terrible.

Against the spread

UAB +2.5 (-115) comes with a little risk, as it is just 1-5-1 ATS in the past 7 games overall while going a dismal 0-10-1 ATS in the past 11 road games.

FAU has posted 10 consecutive covers while going 6-0 ATS in the past 6 against winning teams. However, the Blazers are kryptonite to the Owls, winning 9 of the past 10 meetings in this series, while going 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Over/Under

OVER 149.5 (-110) has connected in 5 of the past 6 games on the road while going 8-3 in the previous 11 on the road against teams with a winning home record.

While it’s all about the Under for FAU, going 4-0 in the past 4 games overall and 6-1 in the past 7 at home, the Over is 2-1-1 in the previous 4 head-to-head matchups.

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FAU at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FAU Owls at Ohio Bobcats odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The FAU Owls (1-0) and Ohio Bobcats (0-0) meet at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the FAU vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Owls rolled up a 43-13 victory over the Charlotte 49ers in Week 0 at FAU Stadium, posting 218 rushing yards and 264 passing yards. The kicking game was sound too, going 3-for-3 on field goals.

The Bobcats won just 3 games last season. Ohio enters just 3-11 ATS across the past 14 games at home, while failing to cash in each of the previous 6 non-conference games.

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FAU at Ohio odds

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Money line (ML): FAU -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Ohio +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): FAU -3.5 (-115) | Ohio +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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FAU at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

FAU 31, Ohio 20

Money line

FAU (-190) looked awfully impressive last weekend against Charlotte, but going on the road might be a different story. The Owls were just 1-5 straight up on the road last season, and that lone win was against the 49ers in conference play.

AVOID.

Against the spread

FAU -3.5 (-115) has cashed in just 1 of the previous 5 road games, so there is plenty of risk here. Over the years the Owls have been a much better team at home than on the road. However, QB N’Kosi Perry, RB Larry McCammon III and WR LaJohntay Wester were impressive last weekend. FAU should be able to top a team which won just 3 games a season ago.

Over/Under

OVER 49.5 (-110) is the lean here based upon FAU’s showing last weekend.

The Owls racked up 43 points at home, and there is no reason to believe the Bobcats will be able to slow the FAU offense to a crawl.

However, the Under is 5-1 in FAU’s past 6 games on the road and 6-1 in the previous 7 non-conference tilts. It was also 7-2 in the final 9 games for Ohio last season and 6-2 in its last 8 tries against Conference USA foes.

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FAU at Charlotte odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s FAU Owls at Charlotte 49ers odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The FAU Owls (3-3, 1-1 Conference USA) travel to meet the Charlotte 49ers (4-2, 2-0) Thursday at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the FAU vs. Charlotte odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Owls have been dominant at home, while struggling mightily on the road. FAU was steamrolled 31-14 as a 3.5-point underdog at UAB Oct. 9. The Owls are 0-3 straight up/1-2 against the spread (ATS) in three road games, averaging just 11.7 points per game (PPG).

The 49ers slapped around the FIU Golden Panthers 45-33 in their last game, improving to 2-0 in the C-USA East standings. Charlotte is also an impressive 4-1-1 ATS, including 3-0 SU/ATS in three home games.

FAU at Charlotte odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:38 a.m. ET.

Money line: FAU -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Charlotte +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): FAU -7.5 (+100) | Charlotte +7.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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FAU at Charlotte odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

FAU 31, Charlotte 27

Money line

FAU (-280) is winless on the road this season, but it’s heavily favored against a Charlotte team which hasn’t lost at home. That’s way too risky, although I do like the Owls to scratch out a close win behind senior QB N’Kosi Perry.

AVOID and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

CHARLOTTE +7.5 (-120) is the best play on the board, perhaps for the entire slate of games Thursday. I love the 7 and a hook.

FAU -7.5 has been mediocre offensively on the road, and it’s 0-3 SU/ATS. Charlotte is 3-0 SU/ATS, including a win over Duke in the opener, its first-ever win over a Power 5 team.

Look for the 49ers to keep it close, if not win outright.

Over/Under

OVER 56.5 (-115) is the lean, although this is only worth a small-unit play. Charlotte is throwing up 29.8 PPG, ranking 57th in the nation, and it has a very balanced offense.

The defense has been shaky, allowing 447.7 total yards per game to rank 113th, and that’s why the 49ers are underdogs at home. Teams have gouged the 49ers on the ground, too, as Charlotte ranks 124th out of 130 FBS teams against the run, yielding 224.3 yards per game.

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FAU at Florida odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s FAU Owls at Florida Gators odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The FAU Owls and Florida Gators meet Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the FAU vs. Florida odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Florida enters the season at No. 11 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

FAU won five of eight games last season before falling in its bowl game to Memphis. The Owls trail the all-time series against the Gators 3-0, but lost just 20-14 in overtime in the most recent meeting in 2015.

Florida is aiming for bigger things than just a win in the opener. Head coach Dan Mullen must replace QB Kyle Trask, TE Kyle Pitts and WR Kadarius Toney, but QB Emory Jones could make the transition relatively seamless.

FAU at Florida odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Money line: FAU +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Florida -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): FAU +23.5 (-112) | Florida -23.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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FAU at Florida odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida 34, FAU 20

Money line

Risking 18 times your potential return on Florida (-1800) is not a good long-term betting strategy.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

FAU +23.5 (-112) is the play, although I fully expect Florida to win this game. The problem with the Gators isn’t on offense, even though they’re replacing three big cogs. The issue with Florida is it allowed 30.8 points per game and 6.1 yards per play, and that defense needs to be shored up.

Florida added a number of recruits and transfers through the portal, but we need to see them jell together before they can be trusted.

FAU has former Miami QB N’Kosi Perry starting under center, so he should give the unit a much-needed improvement. The Owls defense ranked second in Conference USA with 17.4 PPG allowed, so they could slow down the Gators and their new skill position guys.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-107) is a bit on the low side, but I’d only go with a small-unit wager here. Again, the Gators defense was putrid by their standards in 2020, and the Owls should be able to find the end zone at least a couple of times.

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Week 1 first look: FAU Owls at Florida Gators odds and lines, UF expected to prevail

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the FAU Owls and Florida Gators, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The FAU Owls and Florida Gators open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the FAU vs. Florida odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Owls of FAU picked up five victories in eight regular-season games in 2020, head coach Willie Taggart’s first season at the helm. They closed the year with a 25-10 loss to Memphis in the Montgomery Bowl.

Florida won eight of its first nine games last season before suffering a 37-34 loss to LSU in the regular-season finale. The Gators then lost to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game 52-46 and then to Oklahoma 55-20 in the Sugar Bowl.

FAU at Florida odds, spread and lines

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Money line: FAU +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Florida -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: FAU +23.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Florida -23.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 52.5, O: -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | U: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)

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ML: FAU 5-4 | Florida 8-4
ATS: FAU 3-6 | Florida 5-6-1
O/U: FAU 2-7 | Florida 8-4

FAU at Florida head-to-head

The Gators hold a 3-0 all-time series lead with the most recent meeting coming Nov. 21, 2015. Florida narrowly won that day, pulling off a 20-14 victory in overtime. The first two meetings went in favor of the Gators by a combined score of 100-23.

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Montgomery Bowl: Memphis vs. FAU odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Memphis Tigers vs. FAU Owls Mongomery Bowl sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Memphis Tigers (7-3, 5-3 AAC) and the FAU Owls (5-3, 4-2 C-USA) meet Wednesday for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at the Cramton Bowl for the inaugural Montgomery Bowl. Below, we analyze the Memphis-FAU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Memphis vs. FAU: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:21 a.m. ET.

Money line: FAU +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Memphis -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: FAU +8.5 (-110) | Memphis -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Memphis vs. FAU: Three things to know

These teams met in the 2007 New Orleans Bowl, FAU’s first postseason appearance in program history. The Owls rolled to a 44-27 win behind QB Rusty Smith for head coach Howard Schnellenberger, the legendary coach who is responsible for bringing college football to Boca Raton.
Memphis won its first three NCAA sanctioned bowl games but is just 2-8 in its past 10 postseason appearances, including a 5-game slide. Memphis is 0-4 ATS in the past four neutral-site games, and 0-5 ATS during its current bowl game losing streak.
FAU has never lost a bowl game, going 4-0 SU/ATS. The Owls are also 7-1 ATS in the past eight games against teams with a winning record. They beat SMU, another AAC team, 52-28 in the Boca Raton Bowl last season.

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Memphis vs. FAU: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Memphis 38, FAU 24

Money line (ML)

Memphis (-350) is a risky play based upon its recent bowl season futility, as well as the fact FAU (+260) is unbeaten in bowl games. AVOID and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread (ATS)

MEMPHIS -8.5 (-110) is the play, but you’re obviously going against the trends in this series. Sometimes trends are made to be broken, however. It’s obviously documented that FAU was great under past head coaches Schnellenberger and Lane Kiffin, but this is its first appearance under Willie Taggart. The Owls are just 1-4 ATS across the past five games overall, and the offense has really struggled to put up points.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 50.5 (-115) is a risky play considering FAU’s defense allowed 20 or fewer points in each of its games except for one. The offense has scored 24 or fewer points in six of eight games, including three games of 10 points or less. Still, the Tigers aren’t terribly effective on defense, and their offense will be able to crack the code of the Owls’ D.

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FAU at Southern Miss odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s FAU Owls at Southern Miss Golden Eagles sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The FAU Owls (5-2, 4-1 C-USA) visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2-7, 1-4) Thursday for a 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the FAU-Southern Miss college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

FAU at Southern Miss: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: FAU -304 (bet $304 to win $100) | Southern Miss +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread/ATS: FAU -8.5 (-110) | Southern Miss +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 42.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

FAU at Southern Miss: Three things to know

The Owls hit the road for the second straight week. They stepped out of conference and were dumped 20-3 at Georgia Southern last week, struggling against the triple-option offense. The defense was stout as usual, as the Owls have allowed 20 or fewer points in every game this season.
FAU’s defense allows just 299.6 total yards per game to check-in sixth in the country while ranking eighth in passing yards allowed per game (170.9). The Owls are also third overall in the nation with just 12.4 PPG allowed through seven outings.
Southern Miss lost 32-21 in the opener against South Alabama, and head coach Jay Hopson resigned after just one game. Scotty Walden took over, but he left to be the head coach at FCS Austin Peay, who will compete in the spring. So, defensive coordinator Tim Billings has been handling the head coaching duties.

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FAU at Southern Miss: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

FAU 26, Southern Miss 13

Money line (ML)

FAU (-304) is a better team overall, and it has the coaching stability. Southern Miss (+240) is having a rare down year. With FAU’s struggling offense, posting just 18.4 points per game, you cannot risk three times your potential return. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

FAU -8.5 (-110) is a fairly risky play, as the Owls have struggled on offense, as mentioned above. The seven-loss Golden Eagles will have a hard time moving the ball on the Owls and their sturdy defense. FAU covered the spread in its only road game as a favorite of a touchdown or more, topping rival FIU 38-19 Nov. 13. It was easily its best scoring performance of the season but another breakout here wouldn’t be shocking.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 42.5 (+100) is always risky in this day and age of offense, but FAU is a throwback. The Owls do not score much on offense, and their defense is stout. USM is averaging just 14.3 PPG across its past four games, and a visit from the Owls is not what the Eagles need to get going.

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