South Alabama vs Southern Miss Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Southern Miss (9-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs South Alabama (13-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • South Alabama / Southern Miss TV channel: ESPN+

The South Alabama Jaguars (13-11) visit Reed Green Coliseum to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (9-13) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Hattiesburg, MS.

Southern Miss is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Alabama+2.5 -105O 145.5 -110+125
Southern Miss -2.5 -115U 145.5 -110-150

South Alabama vs Southern Miss Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Miss will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Alabama vs Southern Miss Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Miss will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 21 games (+4.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the Team Total Under in their last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 89% ROI)
  • Southern Mississippi has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.85 Units / 41% ROI)

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.42% ROI).

  • 11-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -10.27% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -12.17% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 3.4% ROI

Southern Miss Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Miss has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 19.11% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -9.68% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.06% ROI

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (579 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.5

South Alabama has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (393 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.7

South Alabama has a 26% free throw rate (890 free throw attempts/3,476 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 31%

South Alabama has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (393 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Southern Miss Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss is shooting 45% from inside the arc (362/807) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 51%

Southern Miss is shooting 45% from inside the arc (362/807) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Southern Miss is shooting 42% (582/1,385) this season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Southern Miss has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (563 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

South Alabama has averaged 6.4 steals per game (380 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Alabama has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

South Alabama has forced 11.0 turnovers per game (647 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Southern Miss Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss has 453 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Sunbelt Teams

Southern Miss has averaged 7.9 steals per game (453 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Southern Miss has averaged 7.4 steals per game (177 steals/24 games) this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern Miss has averaged 7.9 steals per game (453 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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