Southern Miss vs South Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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  • Southern Miss (23-4) is a -1.5 point favorite vs South Alabama (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (23-4) visit Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (13-14) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Mobile.

Southern Miss is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Southern Miss vs. South Alabama Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Miss-1.5 -105O 140.5 -110-120
South Alabama +1.5 -115U 140.5 -110+100

Southern Miss vs South Alabama Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Southern Miss will win this game with 52.2% confidence.

Southern Miss vs South Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Southern Miss and South Alabama, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Southern Miss has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+29.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 24 away games (+13.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Southern Miss have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 49% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 42% ROI)

Southern Miss Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Miss has gone 16-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+7.25 Units / 27.51% ROI).

  • 20-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +28.95 Units / 30.75% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has gone 14-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -26.19% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Southern Miss Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,808 points/1,438 shots) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Southern Miss has made 6.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Southern Miss has averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (257 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Southern Miss has an eFG% of 52% this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 6.3 offensive rebounds per game (146 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

South Alabama has a 20% free throw rate (273 free throw attempts/1,366 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

South Alabama has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (232 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.7

South Alabama has 11.9 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Southern Miss Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss has averaged 9.0 steals per game (215 steals/24 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Southern Miss has 215 steals this season — 3rd most among Sunbelt Teams

Southern Miss has averaged 6.6 steals per game (379 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Southern Miss has averaged 9.0 steals per game (215 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 6.1 steals per game (140 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Alabama has averaged 6.6 steals per game (370 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Alabama has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (3,659 points/3,195 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.18

South Alabama has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 12.9


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