South Florida Bulls vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

South Florida and Southern Miss are both 1-1 as they head into this week three matchup at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ESPN+. South Florida is favored by -11.5 points, with the over/under line at 58.5 points. The Bulls are -444 on the money line, while the Golden Eagles are at +336 to pull off the upset.

SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +11.5

This game will be played at M.M. Roberts Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.

WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have the South Florida Bulls winning this one by a score of 33 to 24
• Even though we like the South Florida Bulls to win, our ATS pick is to take the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at +11.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 58.5 points

Will The South Florida Bulls Win As Road Favorites?

South Florida is now 1-1 after their 42-16 loss to Alabama. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, the Bulls covered the spread, with the game’s total score of 58 points falling under the 64.5-point over/under line.

South Florida trailed 7-3 after the first quarter but matched Alabama in the second quarter, keeping the score close at 14-6. The Bulls then outscored Alabama 7-0 in the third quarter, but Alabama’s offense exploded in the fourth quarter, putting up 28 points, while South Florida managed just a field goal.

South Florida’s offense, led by Byrum Brown, totaled 313 yards in their 42-16 loss to Alabama. The Bulls found success on the ground, rushing for 210 yards and a touchdown, while their passing game contributed 103 yards.

Byrum Brown completed 15 of 35 passes for 103 yards, with a passer rating of 50.3. He also led the team in rushing, gaining 108 yards on 23 carries. Sean Atkins was the top receiver, with four receptions for 35 yards.

South Florida’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 395 total yards and 42 points to Alabama. The Bulls’ run defense was particularly weak, allowing 196 yards and four rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they surrendered 199 yards and two touchdowns while allowing Alabama to complete 17 of 27 pass attempts.

Are The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Going Win In At Upset At M.M. Roberts Stadium

Southern Miss evened their season record to 1-1 with a 35-10 victory over SE Louisiana at home. This game did not have any betting lines available.

The Golden Eagles took an early 7-3 lead, but SE Louisiana tied it up at 7-7 in the second quarter. Southern Miss outscored their opponent 7-0 in the third quarter and then pulled away with 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

In their 35-10 win, Southern Miss’ offense put up 360 yards, with 238 yards coming through the air. Quarterback Tate Rodemaker completed 54.5% of his passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 90.34. Larry Simmons was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 100 yards.

The Golden Eagles’ offense moved the chains 16 times, with 122 yards on the ground. Kenyon Clay led the rushing attack with 75 yards on just four carries, including one touchdown.

Southern Miss’ defense allowed 274 total yards in their most recent game, with SE Louisiana picking up 172 yards through the air on 22 completions. The Golden Eagles’ secondary came up with an interception, and they held SE Louisiana to just 10 points. On the ground, Southern Miss gave up 102 yards and one rushing touchdown.