South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 14, 2024

South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 14, 2024

Updated Dec. 14, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET
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The South Alabama Jaguars are 7.5-point favorites as they hit the field against the Western Michigan Broncos in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on December 14, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The over/under is set at 56.5 points for the outing.

The Jaguars lost versus the Texas State Bobcats in their most recent game, 45-38. Facing the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last contest, the Broncos won 26-18.

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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Game Information & Odds

South Alabama vs Western Michigan Betting Information updated as of December 14, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
South Alabama -7.5 (-106) -294 +238 56.5 -110 -110

South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Prediction

  • Pick ATS: South Alabama (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (56.5)
  • Prediction: South Alabama 33, Western Michigan 24

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Jaguars 32, Broncos 24.
  • The Jaguars have a 74.6% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Broncos hold a 29.6% implied probability.
  • South Alabama has covered five times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
  • Western Michigan has put together a 5-7-0 record against the spread this year.

South Alabama vs. Western Michigan: 2024 Stats Comparison

South Alabama Western Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 34.8 (25) 29.4 (55)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 25.3 (70) 31.4 (110)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 11 (20) 12 (27)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 19 (39) 20 (31)

South Alabama 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Gio Lopez QB 2,559 YDS (66.0%) / 18 TD / 5 INT
465 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 38.8 RUSH YPG
Jamaal Pritchett WR 91 REC / 1,127 YDS / 9 TD / 93.9 YPG
Da'Marion Bothwell RB 832 YDS / 13 TD / 69.3 YPG / 7.5 YPC
13 REC / 92 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.5 REC YPG
Kentrel Bullock RB 702 YDS / 6 TD / 58.5 YPG / 5.2 YPC
15 REC / 153 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG
Blayne Myrick LB 73 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
Jaden Voisin DB 48 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Jordan Scruggs DB 54 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Wesley Miller DB 36 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Western Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jaden Nixon RB 876 YDS / 12 TD / 73.0 YPG / 6.6 YPC
Hayden Wolff QB 2,212 YDS (67.0%) / 17 TD / 7 INT
Jalen Buckley RB 657 YDS / 8 TD / 54.8 YPG / 5.5 YPC
Zahir Abdus-Salaam RB 567 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG / 5.5 YPC
28 REC / 227 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20.6 REC YPG
Donald Willis LB 76 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Tate Hallock DB 59 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Bilhal Kone DB 49 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Jacob Wahlberg LB 58 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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