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Southern Miss vs South Alabama Prediction 2/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles | South Alabama Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-12 | 21-9 |
| Spread | +5.5 -112 | -5.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-115) | Under 142.5 (-105) |
| Where | Mitchell Center, Mobile, AL | |
| When | Friday, February 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Southern Miss vs South Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 27th at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 15-15 (8-9) this year after they lost to Arkansas State by a score of 89-84 in their last game. Southern Miss trailed 53-44 at halftime, but they did win the second half 40-36 in the loss. The Golden Eagles shot 51% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 52% on free throws in the game. Tylik Weeks led Southern Miss with 21 points and nine assists, while Isaac Taveras added 20 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Southern Miss defeated Old Dominion by a score of 86-81 and Troy by a score of 69-65. The Golden Eagles have scored 74.1 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.1 points against per game this season. Tylik Weeks is averaging 18.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Isaac Taveras is averaging 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Golden Eagles. Southern Miss is shooting 45.0% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 29.7% on three pointers this year.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars are 21-9 (11-6) this season after they defeated ULM by a score of 89-54 in their last game. South Alabama led 42-14 at halftime and they scored 47 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Jaguars shot 58% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Adam Olsen led South Alabama with 29 points and five rebounds, while Chaze Harris added 15 points and five assists in the win.
Prior to that game, South Alabama defeated Troy by a score of 65-54, but lost to Texas State by a score of 90-82 before that. The Jaguars have scored 74.9 points per game with 35.7 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.1 points against per game this season. Chaze Harris is averaging 18.8 points and 4.9 assists per game, while Adam Olsen is averaging 16.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Jaguars. South Alabama is shooting 47.0% from the field, 66.5% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this season.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- Southern Miss has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- South Alabama has won each of its last six home games against Southern Miss.
- South Alabama has won the first half in four of its last five games against Southern Miss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between Southern Miss and South Alabama at Mitchell Center have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Four of Southern Miss’ last five games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 158+ points.
Southern Miss vs South Alabama Prediction
South Alabama comes into this matchup battling for first in the Sun Belt standings, but they have split their last four games. The Jaguars are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 54 points in back to back games. Southern Miss has also split their last four games and they have allowed 81+ points in three of their last four. South Alabama already has a six point win over Southern Miss this year and they should roll to another win and cover here.
