South Alabama vs Louisiana Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Alabama vs Louisiana

The South Alabama Jaguars battle the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 126.5. Expect South Alabama and Louisiana to surpass this number at -115.

South Alabama Jaguars claimed a victory in their previous game. A 85-52 home win occurred against Mobile Rams.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns last game saw them claim a 63-54 home win over Norfolk State Spartans.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Alabama have beaten Louisiana in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 62-58 (OT) and followed up with a 65-42 home win. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Louisiana victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	21-11	2387	2234	153	12-5	9-6	2L
Louisiana	11-22	2101	2332	-231	8-8	3-14	1L

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South Alabama vs Louisiana Prediction & Picks

This South Alabama vs Louisiana betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 126.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -115 and cheer on points.

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Key South Alabama vs Louisiana stats:

• The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 10 South Alabama games on the road.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 South Alabama games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Louisiana games at home.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Louisiana games at home.

Over 126.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Alabama 69 - 62 Louisiana

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Jags to achieve a 69-62 win at huge odds.

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South Alabama vs Louisiana Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 67% chance of securing victory, South Alabama are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -204. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +168 about Louisiana.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 124.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 124.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

South Alabama

-204

Louisiana

+168

Point Spread

South Alabama -4.5

-102

Louisiana +4.5

-120

Total Points

Under 124.5

-105

Over 124.5

-115

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South Alabama Stats

Louisiana Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 126.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5 on the Road: Covered in the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 70.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 124.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 127.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 126.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 56.50 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 62.10 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Troy	22-11	2649	2412	237	12-4	10-7	4W
South Alabama	21-11	2387	2234	153	12-5	9-6	2L
Arkansas State	20-12	2655	2471	184	11-5	9-7	1L
Appalachian State	19-13	2305	2114	191	12-5	7-8	2L
Marshall	19-13	2596	2497	99	13-5	6-8	2L
Texas State	19-13	2365	2271	94	16-3	3-10	1L
Coastal Carolina	19-13	2346	2323	23	8-6	11-7	1L
Georgia Southern	21-16	2994	2949	45	10-6	11-10	1L
James Madison	18-15	2460	2437	23	13-4	5-11	1L
Southern Miss	19-16	2615	2585	30	13-3	6-13	1L
Old Dominion	12-21	2514	2570	-56	8-6	4-15	1L
Louisiana	11-22	2101	2332	-231	8-8	3-14	1L
Georgia State	10-22	2253	2391	-138	7-8	3-14	4L
UL Monroe	4-28	2318	2685	-367	3-12	1-16	8L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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