Ohio Bobcats
American Football NCAAF Hancock Whitney Stadium Sat 19 Sep 19:00
South Alabama Jaguars
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College Football Betting Preview: Ohio vs South Alabama

Ohio go up against South Alabama at Hancock Whitney Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, September 19.

South Alabama to Cover the Spread?

South Alabama at -6.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -122 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they play against Ohio.

Ohio Beat South Alabama in their Last Clash

Ohio Bobcats won their previous game which was at home. It was a 29-27 triumph at Peden Stadium against Jacksonville State.

South Alabama Jaguars were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 28-24 reverse against Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ohio beat South Alabama in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 27-20 scoreline at Peden Stadium.

Ohio vs South Alabama Prediction & Picks

This expert Ohio vs South Alabama betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

South Alabama should be taken against the spread at -6.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college football battle. Back them at the odds of -122 that are available.

Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Ohio vs South Alabama stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 2 consecutive games at home.

South Alabama -6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread South Alabama -6.5
Totals Over 49.5
First Score Method Field Goal

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: South Alabama -6.5, Over 49.5 points and a Field Goal to be scored first.

A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio Ohio logo 23 - 31 South Alabama logo South Alabama

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then South Alabama to achieve a 31-23 win could be along the right lines. There are huge odds for this particular outcome.

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Ohio vs South Alabama 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.

South Alabama Trading at Shorter Odds Than Ohio

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have South Alabama as -250 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 71% likely to win. Ohio are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +202.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 49.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 49.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

You shouldn’t overlook the player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player or quarterback when it comes to number of Touchdowns, Passing or Rushing Yards.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college football. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen next. Field Goal Outcome, Next Drive Result and Next Play Result are often among the options.

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South Alabama Home Results Include Six Losses From Last Ten Games

South Alabama have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 32.00 points on offense and surrendering 28.30 on defense.

Ohio have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 23.90 points scored and 24.10 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O49.5 U49.5
South Alabama logo South Alabama Home Stats 4-6 60.30 32.00 28.30 9 1
Ohio logo Ohio Away Stats 5-5 48.00 23.90 24.10 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
  • U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ohio Bobcats logo Ohio Bobcats Stats
South Alabama Jaguars logo South Alabama Jaguars 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
  • 4 wins and 6 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
Louisiana Tech 1 1 94 51 43 1-0 0-1 1L
Appalachian State 2 0 82 27 55 1-0 1-0 2W
Georgia State 2 0 90 27 63 1-0 1-0 2W
James Madison 2 0 107 16 91 2-0 0-0 2W
Coastal Carolina 1 1 69 38 31 1-0 0-1 1W
Georgia Southern 1 1 38 22 16 1-0 0-1 1L
Marshall 1 1 28 71 -43 1-0 0-1 1W
Old Dominion 1 1 52 54 -2 1-0 0-1 1L
Troy 2 0 58 38 20 2-0 0-0 2W
Arkansas State 1 1 76 49 27 1-0 0-1 1W
Louisiana 1 1 68 56 12 1-0 0-1 1L
South Alabama 1 1 63 42 21 1-0 0-1 1L
Southern Miss 1 1 57 46 11 1-0 0-1 1L
UL Monroe 0 2 33 88 -55 0-0 0-2 2L
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Eastern Michigan 1 2 56 79 -23 1-1 0-1 2L
UMass 2 0 74 31 43 1-0 1-0 2W
Akron 1 1 61 48 13 1-0 0-1 1W
Ball State 1 1 44 73 -29 1-0 0-1 1W
Buffalo 1 1 41 50 -9 1-0 0-1 1L
Central Michigan 1 1 20 48 -28 1-0 0-1 1W
Kent State 1 1 36 72 -36 1-0 0-1 1W
Miami (OH) 1 1 59 66 -7 1-0 0-1 1W
Ohio 1 1 50 76 -26 1-0 0-1 1W
Toledo 1 1 83 40 43 1-0 0-1 1W
Western Michigan 1 1 61 27 34 1-0 0-1 1W
Bowling Green 0 2 20 76 -56 0-1 0-1 2L
Sacramento State 1 2 72 77 -5 1-0 0-2 1L

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