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Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Alabama vs. Western Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s South Alabama vs. Western Michigan odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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It is officially college bowl season! On Saturday, we have the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, between the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6, 5-3 Sun Belt) facing the Western Michigan Broncos (6-6, 5-3 MAC). Kickoff from Cramton Bowl is at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the South Alabama vs. Wastern Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama won 4 of its last 6 games but ended the season with a 45-38 home loss to the Texas State Bobcats, failing to cover the 2.5-point spread as underdogs. The Over (61) cashed in.

Western Michigan reached bowl eligibility in the final week of the season. Snapping a 3-game losing streak, the Broncos beat the Eastern Michigan Eagles 26-18 at home, covering the 6.5-point spread as favorites. The Under (55.5) cashed in.

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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Friday at 4:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): South Alabama -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Western Michigan +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama -8.5 (-110) | Western Michigan +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 31, Western Michigan 21

Moneyline

Western Michigan averaged only 20.3 points per game (PPG) over its final 4 contests and didn’t score more than 28.

South Alabama scored 30 or more in 4 of its final 5 games. The Jaguars averaged 34.8 PPG. The Broncos gave up 31.4 while the Jaguars allowed 25.3 PPG this season.

Expect the Jaguars to be able to keep scoring and win, but -350 odds aren’t worth your time.

PASS.

Against the spread

Neither team was reliable as a spread beater. Both were 5-7 ATS this season.

Five of the Jags’ 6 wins were by more than a TD while 4 of Western Michigan’s losses were by more than a TD.

BET SOUTH ALABAMA -8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in the Broncos’ last 3 games.

Two of the final 3 games for South Alabama had the Under cash in. Three of its final 4 wins did not reach 58 points.

Western Michigan’s final 2 losses and 3 of their last 4 losses did not reach 58 total points.

BET UNDER 57.5 (-110).

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South Alabama at Louisiana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s South Alabama at Louisiana odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The South Alabama Jaguars (4-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-1, 5-0) tussle in a Saturday night in Lafayette. The opening kickoff will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the South Alabama vs. Louisiana odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama heads into this contest off a bye week. The Jaguars last played Nov. 2 when they logged a 34-30 loss as a 6-point favorite against Georgia Southern. USA was a minus-2 in turnovers and lost the game despite outgaining the Eagles 458 yards to 337.

Louisiana is 6-0 straight up and 4-2 against the spread (3-0 ATS since Oct. 19) over its last 6 games. Last week, the Cajuns cruised to a 55-14 triumph — easily covering a -14 — against Arkansas State. ULL leads the Sun Belt in offense (456.2 yards per game) and is second in defense (335.4 yards per game).

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South Alabama at Louisiana odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: South Alabama +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Louisiana -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +7 (-105) | Louisiana -7 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Alabama at Louisiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Louisiana 34, South Alabama 24

Moneyline

Lots of juice. Little interest. No profit margin. PASS.

Against the spread

USA is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 road games. The Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 visits to Cajun Field.

Louisiana defeated South Alabama 33-20 last season, covering as an 11.5-point road favorite. The Cajuns benefited from 5 takeaways in that game. The 2024 Jaguars have been responsible with the football (just 6 giveaways), but USA could be without its game-manager QB Gio Lopez, who is questionable with a concussion.

ULL is on a roll and has especially been in firm control of its games played on home turf. The Cajuns are a solid play to close this one out in 2-score territory.

TAKE LOUISIANA -7 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 4 straight series meetings and is 4-1 in South Alabama’s last 5 road tilts.

ULL’s pass defense has been significantly better at home, allowing just 161.7 yards per game (21st FBS).

Still, overall peg this total as being a well-made one. Consider a partial-unit play on a slight UNDER 59.5 (-105) lean.

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South Alabama at Ole Miss odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s South Alabama at Ole Miss odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) travel to Oxford to take on the Ole Miss Rebels (2-0) Tuesday at C. M. Tad Smith Coliseum. Tip time is will be at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the South Alabama vs. Ole Miss odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

South Alabama opened its season Nov. 4 with a 74-70 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas, but then rebounded with a 70-64 win as a 5.5-point underdog Friday at the Nicholls State Colonels. In the Friday conquest, the Jaguars overcame a 33.3% mark from the field by getting to the foul line 30 times (and making 23 free throws).

Ole Miss overcame some dodgy shooting of its own in its last game, a 66-64 Friday win over the Grambling Tiers. The favored-by-23.5 Rebels shot just 35.4% in that game. UM prevailed by logging a plus-15 in turnovers and by holding the Tigers to just 4 offensive rebounds.

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South Alabama at Ole Miss odds

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Moneyline: South Alabama +1050 (bet $100 to win $1,050) | Ole Miss -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +17.5 (-110) | Ole Miss -17.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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South Alabama at Ole Miss picks and predictions

Prediction

Ole Miss 83, South Alabama 68

Moneyline

No interest. The visiting 5 is a lean, but the return here is watered down by a lot of juice. AVOID.

Against the spread

South Alabama is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games played in November. Ole Miss is 2-9 ATS across its last 11 games and 1-6 ATS in its last 7 at home.

South Alabama perhaps would have been a more attractive play here if the Rebels had not gotten a scare in their last outing, but the Jaguars are still a moderate lean with this spread. South Alabama figures has a veteran squad and figures to take good enough care of the basketball and avoid a big turnover deficit. Its also reasonable to project the Jaguars won’t get run off the floor in rebounding or free-throw frequency differentials. So, there are enough key points swaying this one into the neighborhood of a potential margin more in the 12-to-15-point range.

BACK THE JAGUARS +17.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The last 7 Ole Miss games have seen the Over go 5-2. In the Rebels’ last 4 games when tabbed as a double-digit favorite, the Over is 3-1.

Similar past road-dog games for South Alabama have seen higher totals, and the pace here could well be hotter than what shows in early-game possession numbers for each side. Plus, the Jaguars typically avoid lower-percentage mid-range looks and let it fly from distance. The Jaguars have attempted 29.0 3s per game so far.

BACK THE OVER 148.5 (-110).

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Troy at South Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Troy at South Alabama odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Troy Trojans (1-5, 0-2 Sun Belt) visit the South Alabama Jaguars (2-4, 1-1) Tuesday at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Troy vs. South Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Trojans have struggled mightily this season, which is unusual for Troy. Normally, this is a team playing for conference championships, but it is a program in flux after coach Jon Sumrall left for the Tulane job in the offseason.

Troy is 0-5 straight up (SU) in 5 games against FBS opponents, with its only win coming against Florida A&M of the FCS Sept. 21. The Trojans are also 2-4 against the spread (ATS), including 0-3 ATS at home.

South Alabama has dropped 2 in a row since routing Appalachian State 48-14 Sept. 19. The Jaguars lost 42-10 at LSU and 18-16 at Arkansas State. At home, the Jags are 1-1 SU/ATS in 2 games, with the Over cashing in both outings.

Troy leads the all-time series 9-3, including victories in each of the past 6 meetings. The Trojans won 28-10 at home last season Nov. 2, 2023, while it posted a 10-6 victory in the most recent meeting in Mobile. Troy has covered 6 in a row in the series, while the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings and 7-2-1 in the previous 10 in the series.

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Troy at South Alabama odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 4:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Troy +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | South Alabama -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread: Troy +13.5 (-110) | South Alabama -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Troy at South Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 27, Troy 20

Moneyline

South Alabama (-550) will cost you 5½ times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for either a standalone wager or a multi-leg parlay. This is a 2-win team, and it has lost 6 in a row to Troy (+400).

PASS.

Against the spread

TROY +13.5 (-110) is worth a look catching nearly 2 touchdowns, even though the Trojans have struggled offensively.

South Alabama -13.5 (-110) has also struggled, however, and it has averaged just 13.0 PPG in the past 2 games against LSU and Arkansas State. It lost and failed to cover in its only previous home game against an FBS opponent back on Aug. 31, a 52-38 loss to North Texas.

Back the visitors, as Troy has cashed 6 straight meetings since Oct. 23, 2018.

Over/Under

UNDER 54.5 (-105) might be the best play.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in this series, while going 7-2-1 across the previous 10 battles dating back to Oct. 24, 2014.

Troy has also cashed in 3 in a row and 4 of the past 5 meetings. For South Alabama, the Under is 2-0-1 in the past 3 outings and 3-1-1 in the previous 5 contests.

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South Alabama at LSU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s South Alabama at LSU odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) visit the LSU Tigers (3-1) Saturday evening. Kick from Tiger Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the South Alabama vs. LSU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama has won back-to-back games after taking down Appalachian State 48-14 last week while covering as a 7.5-point road underdog. QB Gio Lopez went 16-of-24 for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns with his top receiver being WR Jamaal Pritchett, who had 6 receptions for 68 yards and a TD. On the ground, RB Fluff Bothwell carried the ball 14 times for 116 yards and 2 TDs.

LSU has won 3 games in a row after taking down UCLA 34-17 last week while failing to cover as a 21-point home favorite. QB Garrett Nussmeier went 32-of-44 for 352 yards and 3 TDs while 5 receivers had at least 40 yards. RB Josh Williams carried the ball 13 times for 62 yards and a TD.

LSU is No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

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South Alabama at LSU odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): South Alabama +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | LSU -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +20.5 (-105) | LSU -20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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South Alabama at LSU picks and predictions

Prediction

LSU 48, South Alabama 23

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on LSU (-1600) to win on Saturday.

Against the spread

LEAN LSU -20.5 (-115).

While South Alabama has won in back-to-back weeks, it has yet to face a team of the Tigers’ caliber. LSU has won each of its last 3 games while scoring 34 or more points in each game. Expect the Jaguars to struggle to find the success they found on the ground last week, which will prevent their scoring and allow LSU to increase its lead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 65.5 (-110).

The Tigers have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games while scoring 34 points or more in each of the 3 and allowing 21 or more in 2 of the 3. They will carry a lot of the scoring load Saturday while South Alabama, who has scored 48 points or more in back-to-back weeks will tack on the necessary points to hit the Over.

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South Alabama at Appalachian State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s South Alabama at Appalachian State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1) Thursday night for their Sun Belt Conference opener in Boone. N.C. Opening kickoff at Kidd Brewer Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around South Alabama vs. Appalachian State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama lost its first 2 games — 52-38 vs. North Texas and 27-20 at Ohio — and rebounded with a Week 3 rout of an FCS foe. The Jaguars rushed for 363 yards and threw for 257 more, while leveraging a plus-4 in turnovers, as they throttled Northwestern State 87-10 Sept. 12, covering as 37-point home favorites on a Thursday night.

Appalachian State bounced back from a Week 2 setback at Clemson (66-20) with a come-from-behind 21-19 victory at East Carolina Saturday. The Mountaineers overcame a 16-0 first-quarter deficit, eventually racking up 39 minutes of possession time in earning the road win — and covering as 1-point favorites — vs. the Pirates.

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South Alabama at Appalachian State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: South Alabama +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Appalachian State -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +7 (-105) | Appalachian State -7 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Alabama at Appalachian State picks and predictions

Prediction

Appalachian State 38, South Alabama 35

Moneyline

Lots of juice here. PASS.

Against the spread

The Jaguars have showed enough capability on early downs and in staying on schedule when they have the ball. The Mountaineers have struggled on defense.

The Mountaineers rushed for just 2.7 yards per carry at ECU and have a 4.3 average for the season. That’s likely not enough ground game to clock a 2-score lead late. ASU should have a talent advantage, but look for the above to be true to the point that the visitors are within a score when this one ends.

Add in some red-zone lean toward the Jaguars.

TAKE SOUTH ALABAMA +7 (-105).

Over/Under

The total has gone Over in 4 of South Alabama’s last 5 games and in 7 of USA’s last 10 road games.

Both defenses have given up a slew of explosive plays. The Jaguars have trended toward big play-count 1st halves and then slowdowns late. This contest figures to have both sides cranking out a lot of snaps throughout.

It’d be wise not to overestimate USA’s 87-spot last week … but also not to discontinue its production in that game altogether.

The Mountaineers had better production than what showed on the scoreboard in their 21-point game at ECU. ASU had 505 total yards in the game.

BET OVER 62.5 (-110).

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Southern Miss at South Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Southern Miss at South Alabama odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5, 0-3 Sun Belt) and the South Alabama Jaguars (3-3, 1-1) meet Tuesday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Southern Miss vs. South Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Golden Eagles haven’t won since the Sept. 2 opener against Alcorn State of the FCS. Southern Miss has lost all 5 games against FBS teams, while also failing to cover in all of those outings.

The USM offense has shown some signs of life, however, scoring 36 or more points in 2 of the past 3 games. The defense has been putrid, though, giving up 44 or more points in 3 of the past 5 games, with the Over going 4-2 overall this season.

The Jaguars humbled Louisiana-Monroe last time out, winning 55-7 on the road to cover a 10.5-point number. That snapped a mini 2-game loss and non-cover skid. In 3 wins, including a road outing at Oklahoma State, USA has scored 33 or more points, while allowing 17 or fewer. In 3 losses, the Jags have coughed up 31 or more points, while scoring 30 or fewer.

At home, South Alabama is 1-1 SU and 0-2 ATS, losing its only game against an FBS team, Central Michigan, as a 16.5-point favorite back on Sept. 23.

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Southern Miss at South Alabama odds

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Moneyline (ML): Southern Miss +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | South Alabama -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Southern Miss +17.5 (-105) | South Alabama -17.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Southern Miss at South Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 38, Southern Miss 17

Moneyline

South Alabama (-1000) will cost you 10 times your potential return, or a $10 profit for every $100 risked. That’s a ridiculous amount of risk for a small amount of profit, and it’s not even worth including in a several-team parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

SOUTH ALABAMA -17.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly laying the big point total.

Southern Miss +17.5 (-110) has yet to win or cover in 5 games against FBS foes. It was able to roll up 37 points in its most recent road game at Arkansas State, but both of those teams are bad. This team will struggle to get out of the teens against a good USA side.

Over/Under

OVER 51.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for USM, with the defense allowing 111 total points in the 3-game span. The Golden Eagles are abysmal on defense, allowing 188.2 rushing yards per game, and 35.3 PPG.

The Jaguars are a decent rushing team, and they’ll lean upon the run game against a bad USM defense. But USA is balanced on offense, too, and it will do its fair share of passing, too. The Jaguars have cashed the Over in 3 straight, going for 36.0 PPG in the span, and it will do a lot of the heavy lifting to get this total across the finish line.

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South Alabama at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s South Alabama at Tulane odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The South Alabama Jaguars and Tulane Green Wave swing into the 2023 season Saturday when they clash in a battle at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Alabama vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama went 10-3 in 2022, doubling their win total from the 2021 season in what marked the winningest campaign in program history. The Jaguars were 4th in the Sun Belt in both total offense and total defense. They won their final 5 games of the regular season before eventually falling in the New Orleans Bowl.

Tulane tied its program record for wins in a single season, when the Green Wave went 12-2 last fall. TU captured an American Athletic Conference title and won a bowl game (Cotton Bowl) in a special run that saw the team — which is currently ranked No. 23 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll — finish 5th in the American in total offense and 3rd in total defense.

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South Alabama at Tulane odds

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Moneyline: South Alabama +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Tulane -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +6 (-115) | Tulane -6 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Alabama at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 27, South Alabama 23

Moneyline

South Alabama is the lean here, but AVOID unless you can wait out a Jaguars +220 return somewhere.

Against the spread

Both teams are looking to keep going with the momentum of 2022. The visiting Jaguars bring back a bit more talent from last season. Where that talent lies, and what’s missing from Tulane figures into this play.

The Green Wave has lost its top 5 tacklers from a year ago, and TU was better against the pass to begin with.

Look for a balanced USA attack to leverage the run and make this game close.

TAKE SOUTH ALABAMA +6.5 (-110), which is an offering from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Over/Under

In South Alabama’s last 10 games as a road underdog of 7 points or less, the Under is 7-3.

Rain is in the New Orleans weather forecast, and the running game, combined with new clock rules, make for an attractive Under.

TAKE THE UNDER 51.5 (-110).

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Sun Belt Conference Tournament: South Alabama vs. Louisiana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s South Alabama vs. Louisiana Sun Belt Conference Tournament odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 8th-seeded South Alabama Jaguars (19-15) and No. 2 Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (25-7) meet Monday in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship Game. Tip at Pensacola Bay Center is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the South Alabama vs. Louisiana odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

South Alabama went just 9-9 in circuit play, buts its losses came early. Since Jan. 28, the Jaguars are 11-2 and own a 13.9-point average margin of victory. USA has advanced with 3 relatively easy games in this tournament, holding its opponents to a 38.3% field-goal percentage.

Louisiana went 15-3 over its 18 SBC games behind an offense cranking out frees and threes. The Cajuns logged the 2nd-best free-throw rate in the league while shooting a robust 36.2% from beyond the arc. ULL is looking for a 3-game sweep of the Jaguars: the Cajuns beat them 79-76 Jan. 14 and 74-64 Feb. 24.

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South Alabama vs. Louisiana odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: South Alabama +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Louisiana -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +1.5 (-110) | Louisiana -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Alabama vs. Louisiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Louisiana 74, South Alabama 71

Moneyline

A slight nod toward Louisiana is on the mark, but there is no leverage on either side: STEER CLEAR.

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Against the spread

The last 3-4 weeks say South Alabama, but the expectations based on regression in shooting percentages say Louisiana.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 3-0-1 in USA’s last 4 neutral-site games. The Jaguars have been a much better shooting squad over the last month and a half as their free-throw rate and 3-point shooting accuracy have been on the rise.

ULL excels in getting those 1s and 3s. The Cajuns’ defense is likely being overrated by many with too much of a recency bias.

The season schedules for both teams are heavily tilting toward stronger defenses played.

BACK THE OVER 138.5 (-115).

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New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5) and South Alabama Jaguars (10-2) meet in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Wednesday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hilltoppers have received the good news that leading tackler LB JaQues Evans has withdrawn from the transfer portal. He posted 101 tackles and 8 sacks this season.

Western Kentucky’s offense has been powerful, scoring 27 or more points in 3 of the past 4 games, and 10 of 13 games overall. The Hilltoppers were good for 35.8 PPG to rank 18th in the nation while posting 483.6 total yards per game (10th) and 339.2 passing yards per game (2nd).

South Alabama finished the season on a 5-game win streak, going 3-1-1 against the spread (ATS) during the span. It can hold its own, too, posting 27 or more points in each game during the win streak.

The Jaguars’ defense allowed just 19.4 PPG (14th) while yielding just 303.4 total yards per game (11th) and 87.6 rushing yards per game (4th). USA averaged 31.9 PPG on offense and has no notable opt-outs from that unit.

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Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Western Kentucky +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | South Alabama -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Western Kentucky +3.5 (-104) | South Alabama -3.5 (-116)
Over/Under (O/U): 56 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

South Alabama 32, Western Kentucky 29

Moneyline

South Alabama (-190) is a little too expensive on the money line, costing nearly 2 times your potential return.

This should be a very close game between 2 teams with powerful offenses. While USA has a much strong defense than Western Kentucky, and it could be the difference in the game, expect it to go right down to the very end in NOLA.

PASS.

Against the spread

WESTERN KENTUCKY +3.5 (-104) is worth a look catching 3 and a hook. I like the fact Evans should be able to play as he was a tackle machine for the ‘Toppers. Even if he remains sidelined, I think Western has enough on offense to hang right with South Alabama in a very close and entertaining bowl game.

Over/Under

OVER 56 (-110) is the play in the Big Easy.

The Over has cashed in 9 of the past 11 non-conference games for the Hilltoppers while going 5-2 in the previous 7 bowl contests. The Over is 7-2 in the past 9 neutral-site battles for WKU, too.

The Over is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games for the Jaguars, while hitting at a 5-1 clip in the past 6 non-conference battles.

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