The South Alabama Jaguars (4-8) visit Hancock Stadium to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-5) on Dec. 23 in Normal, IL.
South Alabama is a betting favorite in Week 17, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).
The South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Over/Under is 47.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, 68 Ventures Bowl
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts South Alabama will win this bowl game with 95.0% confidence.
South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan Spread Prediction, 68 Ventures Bowl
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 75.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Alabama and E Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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South Alabama Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- South Alabama has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 26% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.95 Units / 11% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 away games (+2.05 Units / 49% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
Eastern Michigan Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.05 Units / 50% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+2.00 Units / 22% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for South Alabama players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best South Alabama Player Prop Bets Today
- Jamaal Pritchett has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Caullin Lacy has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Carter Bradley has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- La’Damian Webb has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Carter Bradley has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 59% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Eastern Michigan players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Eastern Michigan Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Jaylon Jackson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Tanner Knue has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Hamze El-Zayat has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
South Alabama Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Alabama is 4-8 against the spread this college football season (-4.9 Units / -36.84% ROI).
- South Alabama is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -24.63% ROI
- South Alabama is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- South Alabama is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Eastern Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
E Michigan is 6-5 against the spread this college football season (+0.5 Units / 3.77% ROI).
- Eastern Michigan is 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 2.85% ROI
- Eastern Michigan is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI
- Eastern Michigan is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI
South Alabama was 9-1 (.750) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .411
South Alabama was 8-1 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .427
South Alabama is 12-4 (.632) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2022 season– 12th-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .468
South Alabama is 4-12 (.235) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– 26th-worst in FBS; Average: .399
Eastern Michigan is 9-1 (.900) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .515
Eastern Michigan is 13-2 (.867) when not throwing an interception since the 2021 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .511
Eastern Michigan is 9-1 (.900) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– 8th-best in FBS; Average: .606
Eastern Michigan is 12-3 (.800) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: .586
Eastern Michigan’s WRs has averaged just 10.6 yards after the catch this season — ninth-worst among FBS WRs. South Alabama’s defense has allowed 14.3 RAC to WRs this season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s RBs has averaged 8.9 yards after the catch this season — tied for 35th-best among FBS RBs. South Alabama’s defense has allowed 13.0 RAC this season — tied for 16th-worst among FBS defenses.