Week 1 action on Saturday will see the Ole Miss Rebels looking to boost their win total and cover the spread when the South Alabama Jaguars visit Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Ole Miss Rebels pegged as -24.5-point favorites in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 37-23 win for the Rebels early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
South Alabama Jaguars vs Ole Miss Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ole Miss Rebels are 0-0 so far on the season, and 0-0 ATS vs the point spread. The South Alabama Jaguars, meanwhile, are 0-0 and 0-0 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Ole Miss go 0-0 and the South Alabama Jaguars go 0-0 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ole Miss vs South Alabama injuries news.
The game pits the Ole Miss Rebels, currently No. 70 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the South Alabama Jaguars, who rate No. 71 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Ole Miss Rebels No. -ranked offense ( PPG) against a South Alabama Jaguars defense that ranks No. at PPG. The Ole Miss Rebels passing attack has averaged yards per game, more than the South Alabama Jaguars give up through the air ( YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the South Alabama Jaguars own the league's No. 89-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 218.17 yards per game when on the road. Ole Miss, on the other hand, rates No. 74 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Josh Magee hauled in 5 passes for 154 yards against the Air Force defense in the team's last game, but the result was a 45-21 loss against the Falcons on Friday.
Shea Patterson's 320-yard performance through the air wasn't enough last time out, as Mississippi State earned a 55-20 win over Ole Miss on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
- South Alabama is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Alabama's last 5 games
- South Alabama is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- South Alabama is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Mississippi is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
- Mississippi is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi's last 5 games
- Mississippi is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
South Alabama home to Oklahoma State, Friday, September 8th
Ole Miss home to Tennessee-Martin, Saturday, September 9th
