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Southern Mississippi vs Arkansas State Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

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Arkansas State (18-7) vs Southern Mississippi (10-15)

February 12, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Arkansas State -13.5 — Over/Under: 151.5

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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are visiting the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Wednesday, February 12th at the First National Bank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction. We will examine:

The Arkansas State Red Wolves’ recent form and player performance

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arkansas State Red Wolves

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Recent betting trends in games played between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Arkansas State Red Wolves

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Arkansas State Red Wolves game

Arkansas State Red Wolves Preview

The Arkansas State Red Wolves have an 18-7 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Sun Belt. The Red Wolves are coming off a 75-76 loss to Kentucky. The Red Wolves are 14-9-1 against the spread, and 10-14 in over/under, while having a 11-0 home record.

Offensively, Arkansas State is averaging 78.4 points per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.9 points per game (125th). The Red Wolves shoot 42.2% from the field (316th) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (268th). The Red Wolves shoot 72.6% from the free-throw line (159th) and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game (19th).

Taryn Todd leads Arkansas State in scoring this season, with 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, while Kobe Julien adds 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have a 10-15 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Sun Belt. Southern Miss is coming off a 66-67 loss to Ball State. The Golden Eagles are 12-10-1 against the spread, and 8-14-1 in over/under while having a 1-11 road record.

Offensively, Southern Miss is averaging 72.1 points per game, which ranks 246th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.1 points per game (277th). The Eagles shoot 43.3% from the field (263rd) and 30.9% from beyond the arc (315th). The Eagles shoot 69% from the free-throw line (275th) and are grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game (47th).

Denijay Harris leads Southern Miss in scoring with an average of 16.6 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, while Neftali Alvarez adds 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists per game.

Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win

  • Arkansas State has won each of its last 14 games at First National Bank Arena.
  • Southern Miss has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against the Sun Belt Conference.
  • Arkansas State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Sun Belt Conference at First National Bank Arena.

Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win

  • The road team has won the first half in each of Arkansas State’s last three games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Arkansas State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
  • Arkansas State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.6%).
  • Southern Miss ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.2).
  • Southern Miss ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.8).

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction

Southern Miss is 3-2 in their 5 meetings against Arkansas State, and are 3-2 against the spread. Under is 3-1-1 in their 5 meetings and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Arkansas State won 81-68 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the total.

In this Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, Arkansas State is coming as a -13.5 home favorites. Arkansas State is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and have been undefeated in their 11 home games, while Southern Miss is terrible on the road, with just one win in their 12 road games. Arkansas State is 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 home games, and have already won Southern Miss by 13 points on the road this season. Take the Arkansas State Red Wolves and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves -13.5

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