Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
American Football NCAAF Hancock Whitney Stadium Sat 20 Sep 19:00
South Alabama Jaguars
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College Football Betting Preview: Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama

Coastal Carolina face South Alabama in this NCAAF Week 4 matchup at Hancock Whitney Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

There are odds of -105 about Over 51.5 points and this looks generous when South Alabama face Coastal Carolina. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.

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Coastal Carolina Overtime Victory in Last H2H

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to East Carolina Pirates 38-0 at Brooks Stadium.

South Alabama Jaguars have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn Tigers recently beat them 31-15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coastal Carolina beat South Alabama in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 27-21 (OT) scoreline at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama Prediction & Picks

Approach Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 51.5 when these college football teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -105.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert predictions, our college football handicappers also analyze the latest stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama stats:

  • The 51.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Coastal Carolina games on the road.
  • The 51.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Coastal Carolina games.
  • The 51.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Coastal Carolina games on the road.
  • The 51.5 line has been covered in the last 5 South Alabama games at home.
  • The 51.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 South Alabama games at home.
  • The 51.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 South Alabama games at home.

Over 51.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Published 01:26, 19 September 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 51.5
Spread South Alabama -14.5
Highest Scoring Half Second Half

Our same game parlay pick is Over 51.5, South Alabama -14.5 on the spread and the Second Half to have the most points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina logo 17 - 38 South Alabama logo South Alabama

Rather than backing South Alabama to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 38-17 win in their favor.

Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

South Alabama Heavy Favorites to Win

The favorites are 87% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Money Line odds, with South Alabama priced at -667 to triumph in this college game. The market suggests that Coastal Carolina are least likely to win at +470.

The spread is currently 14.5, with the total points line at 51.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 51.5, this selection is available at -105.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Passing Attempts, Interceptions or Receiving Yards, then the player props could be an option. It’s a great way of betting on a player or a quarterback to perform well and the best gambling sites provide lots of alternatives.

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South Alabama Have Picked Up Six Wins From Last Ten Home Games

South Alabama own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 38.20 points per contest while yielding 23.50.

Coastal Carolina own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 24.80 points scored and 31.60 points allowed.

Coastal Carolina defeated South Alabama 27-21 in their last meeting at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O51.5 U51.5
South Alabama logo South Alabama Home Stats 6-4 61.70 38.20 23.50 7 3
Coastal Carolina logo Coastal Carolina Away Stats 4-6 56.40 24.80 31.60 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
  • U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers logo Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Stats
South Alabama Jaguars logo South Alabama Jaguars Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Sun Belt W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Appalachian State 2 1 76 62 14 1-0 1-1 1L
Old Dominion 2 1 113 59 54 1-0 1-1 2W
Southern Miss 2 1 93 76 17 2-1 0-0 2W
Texas State 2 1 110 97 13 1-0 1-1 1L
James Madison 1 1 59 38 21 1-0 0-1 1L
UL Monroe 1 1 29 73 -44 1-0 0-1 1L
Coastal Carolina 1 2 20 86 -66 1-1 0-1 1L
Georgia Southern 1 2 75 135 -60 1-0 0-2 1W
Georgia State 1 2 60 122 -62 1-1 0-1 1W
Marshall 1 2 65 73 -8 1-1 0-1 1W
Arkansas State 1 2 72 104 -32 1-1 0-1 2L
Louisiana 1 2 56 76 -20 1-1 0-1 1L
South Alabama 1 2 84 85 -1 1-1 0-1 2L
Troy State 1 2 61 75 -14 1-1 0-1 2L