Arkansas State Red Wolves vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Wolves versus the Jaguars? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL. The over/under for this Sun Belt conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with South Alabama being favored by -1.5 at home against Arkansas State.
ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars -1.5
This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Jaguars.
- Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Arkansas State Shock Everyone at Mitchell Center?
Arkansas State dropped to 10-4 on the season after a 67-62 road loss to James Madison on Saturday. The Red Wolves entered the game as 1-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
After leading 39-33 at halftime, Arkansas State managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 points to the Dukes, leading to the loss.
In their last game, Arkansas State managed just 62 points, shooting 44.3% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 3 of 8 attempts (37.5%).
Taryn Todd led the way with 26 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes, while Xavier Brown and Elijah Hutchins-Everett each shot 58.3% from the floor. The Red Wolves finished with 8 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Arkansas State held their opponent to 67 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Red Wolves limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate.
From the free-throw line, Arkansas State’s opponent went 13/18, shooting 72%. The Red Wolves gave up 15 offensive rebounds in this one.
Can The Jaguars Secure a Home Victory?
South Alabama improved to 9-4 on the season with a dominant 76-47 road win over Georgia Southern on Saturday, January 4th. The Jaguars entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 123 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.
South Alabama took control early, leading 38-18 at halftime. They matched their first-half output with another 38 points in the second half, while holding Georgia Southern to 29 points after the break.
South Alabama put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 16 of 24 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line.
The Jaguars had 17 assists and 10 offensive rebounds. Braylhan Thomas, John Broom, Myles Corey, and Judah Brown each scored 11 points, with Broom hitting 3 of 4 from deep and grabbing 7 rebounds.
South Alabama’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the other team making 8 of 17 for 47%.
From beyond the arc, South Alabama’s defense was effective, as their opponent shot 25%, hitting 8 of 31 three-pointers. They also struggled at the free-throw line, going 7/15 for 46%. South Alabama gave up 10 offensive rebounds.