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Arkansas State vs South Alabama Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks
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South Alabama (11-4) vs Arkansas State (11-4)
January 9, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: South Alabama -2 — Over/Under: 141
The Arkansas State Red Wolves and South Alabama Jaguars meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Mitchell Center. Here’s an Arkansas State vs South Alabama Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas State vs South Alabama Pick.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Old Dominion, lost to James Madison, and they play Troy, Louisiana, and Georgia State next. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 79.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 38.5 percent shooting. Taryn Todd is averaging 16.4 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Kobe Julien is averaging 13.6 points and 1.7 assists. Joseph Pinion is the third double-digit scorer and Derrian Ford is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars beat Georgia State and Georgia Southern, and they play ODU, Southern Miss, and Troy next. The South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 75.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 60.9 points on 37.9 percent shooting. Myles Corey is averaging 16.7 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Barry Dunning Jr. is averaging 12.7 points and 1.7 assists. Judah Brown is the third double-digit scorer, and John Broom is dishing 1.1 assists. The South Alabama Jaguars are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The South Alabama Jaguars are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- South Alabama has won each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
- Arkansas State has lost seven of its last eight games at Mitchell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games at Mitchell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win
- Arkansas State has won each of its last seven Thursday night games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of South Alabama’s last seven night games at Mitchell Center have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Five of Arkansas State’s last six night games at Mitchell Center have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Alabama ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.0).
- South Alabama ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (8.1).
- Arkansas State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.5%).
- Arkansas State ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.3).
Arkansas State vs South Alabama Injury Report
The Arkansas State Red Wolves don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The South Alabama Jaguars will be without Julian Margrave, while Randy Brady is questionable with a foot injury.
Arkansas State vs South Alabama Prediction
The Arkansas State Red Wolves and the free bucket is attractive given the way they’ve played this season and have three road wins. However, we just saw Arkansas State lose to James Madison in the favorite role. This will also be the third straight road game for Arkansas State. The South Alabama Jaguars have seven road wins, and they’ve covered four straight games as well. South Alabama is in better form and home court matters. I’ll lay the bucket with the Jaguars.
