South Alabama vs Western Michigan Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Eric Moore, Senior NCAAF Analyst | Published: 4 months ago | 4 min read

South Alabama Jaguars

American Football NCAAF Waldo Stadium Sun 15 Dec 09:00

Western Michigan Broncos (WMU)

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WMU Can Trouble South Alabama

We’re very confident of Western Michigan staying close to South Alabama, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +7.5 looks more than generous at 1.95.

WMU Triumphed in Last Game

South Alabama Jaguars have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 45-38 home defeat against Texas State Bobcats at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Western Michigan Broncos won their last game, beating Eastern Michigan Eagles at home. It was a 26-18 win at Waldo Stadium.

Expert College Football Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key South Alabama vs Western Michigan stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by WMU in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by WMU in 4 of their last 5 games at home this season.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by WMU in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Alabama in 4 of their last 6 games on the road this season.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by South Alabama in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

South Alabama vs Western Michigan Prediction

Our pick is that Western Michigan will be able to cover the spread in this college football matchup, with +7.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the 1.95 that is currently available.

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WMU +7.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

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South Alabama vs WMU Bet Builder Tips

Spread WMU +7.5
Anytime Touchdown Jalen Buckley
Receiving Yards Zahir Abdus-Salaam Over 21.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Western Michigan +7.5 on the spread, accompanied by Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) anytime touchdown scorer plus Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) logging Over 21.5 receiving yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

South Alabama South Alabama logo 28 - 27 Western Michigan logo Western Michigan

For a fun bet, consider backing the Jaguars to claim a 28-27 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

South Alabama vs Western Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

South Alabama Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

South Alabama are regarded as having a 74% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at 1.36. For those wanting to back Western Michigan, you will find 3.20 about the underdogs.

7.5 is the spread and 56.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Under 56.5, then the odds are 1.91.

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Player Props

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Passing Yards a quarterback might have or the number of Touchdowns a player might score.

Kentrel Bullock Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Kentrel Bullock is the market leader to be First TD Scorer at 4.10. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to back him to register a touchdown at any stage at 1.27.

Touchdown

Kentrel Bullock (South Alabama)
First TD
4.10
Anytime TD
1.27
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Gio Lopez (South Alabama)
First TD
9.00
Anytime TD
1.83
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Jamaal Pritchett (South Alabama)
First TD
10.50
Anytime TD
2.00
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Receiving Yards

Jamaal Pritchett (South Alabama)
Over 89.5
1.88
Under 89.5
1.88
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Jeremiah Webb (South Alabama)
Over 33.5
1.88
Under 33.5
1.88
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Anthony Sambucci (WMU)
Over 32.5
1.88
Under 32.5
1.88
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Rushing Yards

Kentrel Bullock (South Alabama)
Over 86.5
1.88
Under 86.5
1.88
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Zahir Abdus-Salaam (WMU)
Over 36.5
1.88
Under 36.5
1.88
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Team Stats

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Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

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