Arkansas State looks to cover the Red Wolves-Jaguars pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 10-11 mark when they host South Alabama in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Arkansas State Red Wolves as -7-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
South Alabama Jaguars vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Arkansas State Red Wolves battles the South Alabama Jaguars, currently sitting with a 9-12 mark (9-10 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 10-6 for the Arkansas State Red Wolves and 8-11 for the South Alabama Jaguars.
The Red Wolves - Jaguars odds would favor the Jaguars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Arkansas State is rated No. 248 in the current Odds Shark poll, while South Alabama is at No. 241.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Arkansas State's No. 109-ranked scoring average of 75.19 PPG, against a South Alabama Jaguars defense rated No. 172 and allowing 73.33 PPG. The Arkansas State Red Wolves FG% has averaged 42.5% to date this season, more than the South Alabama Jaguars shooters have managed so far (42.08% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Jaguars grabbed a 73-60 win over the Mountaineers on Saturday, behind a 13-point effort from John Brown at Mitchell Center.
Arkansas State suffered a 71-66 loss against Georgia Southern on Saturday, getting 20 points from Sean Gardner in a losing effort at Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
South Alabama at Arkansas-Little Rock, Saturday, February 6th
Arkansas State at Troy, Saturday, February 6th