South Alabama Jaguars vs East Texas A&M Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Betting on today’s Jaguars and Lions game? Catch the action at The Field House in Commerce, TX, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. South Alabama comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 134.5 points.

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +8

This game will be played at The Field House at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Lions.
• Not only will East Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Jaguars Chances in Commerce

South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games

South Alabama improved to 5-3 on the season with a 76-74 win over Jacksonville State on Sunday. The Jaguars, who were -4.5 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 137.

South Alabama led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the win, the Jaguars will need to focus on tightening up their defense moving forward.

South Alabama put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 12 of 38 threes, shooting 31.6% from deep, and were 52% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.8%, going 14 for 18.

Jao Ituka led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Michael Houge added 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. The Jaguars grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.

South Alabama’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with the other team hitting 13 of 25 two-point shots.

From three-point range, South Alabama’s defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 12 of 38 attempts. At the free-throw line, the other team shot 77%, converting 14 of 18 free throws. South Alabama also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Will the Lions Make it Happen at Home?

East Texas A&M’s struggles continued with a 65-53 loss to Incarnate Word on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-9 for the season. The Lions were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

After falling behind 39-25 at halftime, East Texas A&M showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cardinals 28-26. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.

In their last game, the East Texas A&M Lions managed just 53 points, shooting 38.6% from the field. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.7%.

Davion Bailey led the way, scoring 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Lions had only 9 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, while shooting 70.4% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 27 attempts.

East Texas A&M Lions gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 19/35 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Lions held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 for 71%.