South Alabama Jaguars Face the La Salle Explorers: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

South Alabama Jaguars will go to the free throw line vs La Salle Explorers on Thursday, hoping to boost its 1-1 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The La Salle Explorers were listed as -14.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

South Alabama Jaguars vs La Salle Explorers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The La Salle Explorers currently sport a 2-0 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 2-0 ATS. The South Alabama Jaguars are 1-1 and 1-0 ATS. Betting totals have seen the La Salle Explorers produce a 1-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the South Alabama Jaguars have gone 0-1 against the totals betting line.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the La Salle Explorers rated this week at No. 207 and the South Alabama Jaguars sitting at No. 294.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature La Salle's No. 52-rated squad against South Alabama's No. 196-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, La Salle rates No. 239 in the country with 4.5 per game, while their foes tonight, the South Alabama Jaguars rank No. 177 nationally with 6.5 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

South Alabama cruised to victory on Monday, running Mobile out of the gym and running up a 71-49 score at Mitchell Center.

B.J. Johnson scored 20 points and helped out with 20 rebounds for La Salle on Monday, leading the Explorers to a 75-71 victory over Pennsylvania at Palestra.

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