Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (0-0) will look to prove oddsmakers wrong when they square off against the Kentucky Wildcats (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 as an overwhelming 24.5-point underdog. An over/under of 50 is set for the contest.

The Wildcats scored 29.1 points per game (58th in college football) and gave up 25.8 (61st) last year, going 7-6 and losing the Gator Bowl. The Golden Eagles scored 23.2 points per game (96th in college football) and gave up 35.8 (128th) last season, finishing 3-9 and falling short of a bowl appearance.

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Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
• Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky
• TV: SEC Network
• Live Box Score on FOX Sports

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Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Prediction

• Pick ATS: Southern Miss (+24.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (50)
  
• Prediction: Kentucky 41, Southern Miss 17

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Betting Insights

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 37, Golden Eagles 13.
• The Wildcats have a 97.5% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Eagles have a 6.2% implied probability.
• Kentucky won seven games against the spread last season, failing to cover six times.
• Southern Miss compiled a 3-8-0 ATS record last season.

Kentucky vs. Southern Miss: 2023 Stats Comparison

Kentucky 2023 Key Players

Southern Miss 2023 Key Players

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