Southern Mississippi vs South Alabama Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Southern Miss vs South Alabama Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th, at the Mitchell Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Jaguars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Southern Miss

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Alabama

-Recent betting trends in games played between Southern Miss and South Alabama

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Eagles and Jaguars 

Southern Miss Has Confidence

Southern Miss all of a sudden is playing with some confidence as they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Louisiana-Monroe, they lost 84-67 and in the last game against Texas State, they were able to secure the 92-88. It took overtime but Texas State they were able to secure the win. Alfred Worrell Jr put up 20 points and two rebounds to pace the team. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Southern Miss on the season is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 76.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 216th in the league while the defense is ranked 306th in the league. They are shooting 60.3 percent from the field which is 126th in the league. Denijay Harris has been the top player averaging 16.7 points while shooting 50.8 percent from the field while shooting 37.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Can South Alabama Bounce Back?

South Alabama in the last game faced off against Old Dominion and they didn’t play well enough. The offense scored 63 points while the defense gave up 71 points and that led to the defeat. They were able to force overtime in the game but they scored zero points in the overtime period and that led to the defeat. Myles Corey had a strong game putting up 20 points, four assists, and two rebounds. Two games ago against Arkansas State, they were better and they ended up winning 76-62. 

South Alabama is averaging 74.5 points while their defense is giving up 61.5 points per game. The offense is naked 202nd in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. This team hasn’t gotten enough attention this season for how good the defense has actually been. Guard Myles Corey has been the top player for South Alabama averaging 16.5 points while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why South Alabama Will Beat Southern Miss 

• Southern Miss has lost each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
• South Alabama has won each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
• Southern Miss has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games.

Southern Miss vs South Alabama Prediction

Southern Miss has won the last two games, but it’s not going to be as easy here. South Alabama’s defense is giving up only 61.5 points per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. Southern Miss’s defense is giving up 76.6 points per game and their defense is going to really struggle here. South Alabama is going to end up cruising to the victory here. Back South Alabama against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: South Alabama -12