South Alabama vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Alabama vs Southern Miss

The South Alabama Jaguars battle the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, February 12.

South Alabama look a value pick at +2.5 on the spread. The underdogs could beat Southern Miss and the -110 about this selection makes plenty of appeal.

South Alabama Jaguars won their previous game which was at home. It was a 81-69 triumph against Buffalo Bulls.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles won their last game which was at home. It was a 66-65 triumph against Kent State Golden Flashes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Alabama beat Southern Miss in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 88-82 scoreline. South Alabama have beaten Southern Miss in the past six meetings. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	21-11	2387	2234	153	12-5	9-6	2L
Southern Miss	19-16	2615	2585	30	13-3	6-13	1L

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South Alabama vs Southern Miss Prediction & Picks

Our South Alabama vs Southern Miss tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

With South Alabama capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -110 is available that the +2.5 is covered in this college showdown.

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Key South Alabama vs Southern Miss stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Southern Miss in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Southern Miss in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Southern Miss in 2 consecutive games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Southern Miss in 6 consecutive games against South Alabama.

South Alabama +2.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

South Alabama +2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

South Alabama 68 - 65 Southern Miss

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South Alabama vs Southern Miss 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.

Southern Miss are regarded as having a 56% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -125. South Alabama are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +104.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 135.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 135.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

South Alabama

+104

Southern Miss

-125

Point Spread

South Alabama +1.5

-112

Southern Miss -1.5

-108

Total Points

Under 135.5

-105

Over 135.5

-115

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South Alabama Stats

Southern Miss Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 68.00 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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