South Alabama (12-4) vs Old Dominion (7-9)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Mitchell Center)
Betting Odds: South Alabama -14.5 -- Over/Under: 135 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Old Dominion Monarchs and South Alabama Jaguars meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Mitchell Center. Here’s an Old Dominion vs South Alabama Prediction. This article will include an Old Dominion vs NJ South Alabama IT Pick.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs beat Southern Miss and Louisiana, and they play App State, Georgia Southern, and James Madison next. The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 69.6 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Robert Davis Jr. is averaging 14.3 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Sean Durugordon is averaging 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. Devin Ceaser is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Johnson is dishing 4.4 assists. The Old Dominion Monarchs are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Old Dominion Monarchs are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars beat Georgia State and Arkansas State, and they play Southern Miss, Troy, and UL Monroe next. The South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 75.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 61 points on 37.4 percent shooting. Myles Corey is averaging 16.3 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Barry Dunning Jr. is averaging 12.5 points and 1.8 assists. Judah Brown is the third double-digit scorer, and John Broom is dishing 1.2 assists. The South Alabama Jaguars are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Alabama Jaguars are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- South Alabama has won each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Old Dominion has lost 19 of its last 25 games against the Sun Belt Conference.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Old Dominion has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Alabama has lost three of its last four day games against Conference opponents at Mitchell Center.
- South Alabama has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against Conference opponents at Mitchell Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Alabama ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (11.6).
- South Alabama ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- Old Dominion ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.1).
Old Dominion vs South Alabama Injury Report
The Old Dominion Monarchs don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The South Alabama Jaguars won’t have Julian Margrave, while Randy Brady is questionable with a foot injury.
Old Dominion vs South Alabama Prediction
The South Alabama Jaguars are the more talented team and should be favored at home, where they're 8-2 SU on the season. However, this line feels a bit thick when you consider the Old Dominion Monarchs have played a lot of close games and have a couple of road wins. Old Dominion is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games and just beat Louisiana outright in the road underdog role. The South Alabama Jaguars should win, but ODU will have its chances to hang around like it has all year. I'll grab the points with the Monarchs.
Randy’s Pick Old Dominion +14.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
