The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-2) host the South Alabama Jaguars (8-1) after winning five straight home games. The Buccaneers are favored by 6.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 5, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points.
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East Tennessee State Cover -6.5 vs South Alabama -116
East Tennessee State vs. South Alabama betting lines
- East Tennessee State moneyline odds to win: -288
- South Alabama moneyline odds to win: +233
- Spread: East Tennessee State (-6.5)
- Total: 143.5
East Tennessee State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home last season, East Tennessee State had a better record against the spread (7-6-1) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-9-1).
- The Buccaneers exceeded the total in six of 14 home games (42.9%) last season. They fared better in away games, topping the total in seven of 15 matchups (46.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, East Tennessee State picked up the win in 10 of 13 games at home, good for a .769 winning percentage. East Tennessee State won three of five games on the road (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- With 71.9 points scored per game and 66.5 points allowed last season, the Buccaneers were 237th in the nation on offense and 35th on defense.
- On the boards, East Tennessee State was 68th in the country in rebounds (33.8 per game) last year. It was 147th in rebounds allowed (30.7 per game).
- The Buccaneers were 219th in the country in assists (13.0 per game) last year.
East Tennessee State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-2-0 (Home: 4-0-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 3-4-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.9 (38th in nation) | 39.0 (38th) | 33.0 (201st) | 28.6 (71st) | 16.0 (109th) | 11.8 (182nd) |
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South Alabama statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, South Alabama had a lower winning percentage at home (.467, 7-8-0 record) than on the road (.643, 9-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Jaguars games finished over more frequently at home (six of 15, 40%) than away (five of 14, 35.7%) last year.
Last season stats
- The Jaguars were lifted by their defense last year, as they ranked 18th-best in the country by allowing only 64.6 points per game. They ranked 205th in college basketball in points scored (72.9 per contest).
- With 31.6 boards per game, South Alabama ranked 194th in the country. It ceded 33.1 rebounds per contest, which ranked 294th in college basketball.
- The Jaguars delivered 14.4 dimes per game, which ranked them 111th in the nation.
South Alabama betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-4-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-3-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.4 (103rd in nation) | 38.1 (27th) | 34.6 (131st) | 32.1 (232nd) | 12.4 (292nd) | 7.7 (first) |
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