South Alabama Jaguars (5-6) vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (9-2)
Game Info: Friday, November 26, 2021 at 3:30 pm (Hancock Whitney Stadium)
Betting Odds: South Alabama Jaguars +15 -- Over/Under: 56 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and South Alabama Jaguars face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Hancock Whitney Stadium. When these two teams last faced off in 2020 it was Coastal Carolina that won 23-7.
Coastal Carolina comes into this game with a 9-2 record overall and they have gone 6-5 against the spread. In the last game against Texas State, Coastal Carolina was able to come away with the 35-21 victory. One problem for Coastal Carolina is their star quarterback Grayson McCall is out. Bryce Carpenter has stepped in to fill the void and he has thrown for 483 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. The Chanticleers are averaging 41.6 points while their defense is giving up 19.9 points per game. The Chanticleers are a run first team, and they have four different running backs who have put up at least 485 yards on the ground.
On the other side of this matchup is the South Alabama Jaguars who sit with a 5-6 record and they have gone 4-7 against the spread. South Alabama’s last game was an ugly one against Tennessee. The defense was a big issue, giving up 60 points and that led to the blowout defeat. The last win for South Alabama caem back in October against Arkansas State, South Alabama is averaging 25.3 points while their defense is giving up 26.4 points per game. Under center for South Alabama has been Jake Bentley who has thrown for 2,122 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
The under is 4-0 in Coastal Carolina’s last four road games.The under is 4-0 in Coastal Carolina’s last four games as a road favorite. The over is 9-1-1 in Jaguars last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Carpenter has looked good for Coastal Carolina, but this still isn’t a player I have complete trust in. I think South Alabama is going to find enough offensive success through the air to keep this game close. It might not be the prettiest game, but they will find a way to squeak out a cover late. Back South Alabama against the spread.