Southern Miss vs. South Alabama odds, line: 2023 college football picks, Week 8 predictions by proven model
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5) travel to play the South Alabama Jaguars (3-3) in a Sun Belt Conference matchup on Tuesday evening. The Golden Eagles are in a massive slump, dropping five straight games. On Oct. 7, Southern Miss fell to Old Dominion 17-13. On the other side, South Alabama halted a two-game skid last time out. In Week 7, the Jaguars torched UL Monroe 55-7.
Kickoff from Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Jaguars are 18-point favorites in the Southern Miss vs. South Alabama odds, while the over/under for total points is 53.5. Before making any South Alabama vs. Southern Miss picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Southern Miss vs. South Alabama and identified its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for South Alabama vs. Southern Miss:
- Southern Miss vs. South Alabama spread: Jaguars -18
- Southern Miss vs. South Alabama over/under: 53.5 points
- Southern Miss vs. South Alabama money line: Jaguars -939, Golden Eagles +597
- USM: Has hit the team total under in two of last three away games
- USA: Has hit the game total over in eight of 13 games
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Why South Alabama can cover
The South Alabama offense has the ability to spread the ball around and push it downfield. The Jaguars are ranked sixth in the Sun Belt Conference in scoring (32.2) and seventh in pass offense (257.2). Senior quarterback Carter Bradley is poised under center with impressive accuracy on short and intermediate throws. Brady has completed 65% of his passes for 1,456 yards and 11 passing touchdowns.
The Florida native is also seventh in the conference in passing yards per game (242.7). In his last outing, Bradley went 20 of 29 for 303 yards and three passing touchdowns. Junior receiver Caullin Lacy has been a dynamic weapon for this unit. Lacy is consistently winning his matchups downfield, leading the conference in receiving yards (723), receiving touchdowns (6) and yards per game (120.5). He's gone over 100 yards in five straight games. See which team to back here.
Why Southern Miss can cover
The Southern Miss offense is averaging 356 total yards and 213.8 passing yards per game through six matchups. The Golden Eagles have two players with over 300 receiving yards. Senior receiver Jakarius Caston has been consistent in the passing attack. The Mississippi native is leading the team in receiving yards (334) and touchdowns (3) on 21 catches. In his last outing, Caston had five catches for 51 yards.
Senior receiver Latreal Jones is a tall (6'2) vertical threat with blazing speed to stretch the field. Jones has snagged 23 passes for 324 yards and one score. On Sept. 30 versus Texas State, Jones had six receptions for 124 yards with 20.7 yards per catch. See which team to pick here.
How to make Southern Miss vs. South Alabama picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over the point total, predicting 56 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.
