The South Alabama Jaguars (11-4, 3-0 Sun Belt) host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (11-4, 2-1 Sun Belt) after winning four home games in a row. The Jaguars are favored by just 1.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The over/under is 140.5 for the matchup.
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South Alabama Cover -1.5 vs Arkansas State -109
South Alabama vs. Arkansas State betting lines
- South Alabama moneyline odds to win: -118
- Arkansas State moneyline odds to win: -102
- Spread: South Alabama (-1.5)
- Total: 140.5
South Alabama statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, South Alabama has a worse record against the spread (3-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-0-0).
- The Jaguars have gone over the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (57.1%) than road games (16.7%).
- South Alabama has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 5-2 (.714). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 3-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Jaguars have been scoring 76.3 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 75.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- South Alabama’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 58.4 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 60.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Jaguars are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.9 threes per game and shooting 34.9% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.7 makes and 33.8% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
South Alabama betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 6-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (152nd in nation) | 37.9 (12th) | 31.1 (278th) | 30.8 (166th) | 16.3 (64th) | 7.9 (first) |
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Arkansas State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Arkansas State has performed better against the spread away (4-1-0) than at home (3-3-0) this year.
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Red Wolves’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, three of six) than away (40%, two of five).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Red Wolves are averaging 78.8 points per contest, compared to their season average of 79.3.
- Arkansas State is ceding 72.1 points per contest in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 70.4 points allowed.
- The Red Wolves are sinking 0.8 fewer treys per game in their last 10 games (8.4) compared to their season average (9.2), but they are putting up a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (33.3%) compared to their season mark (32.3%).
Arkansas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.9 (311th in nation) | 38.5 (16th) | 37.9 (12th) | 36.6 (351st) | 12.6 (272nd) | 11.0 (135th) |
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