The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-2) take on the South Alabama Jaguars (3-3) at Reed Green Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
The Jaguars are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-62 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in their last matchup. Texas A&M’s 0.375 free throw rate was their biggest strength over South Alabama, who had a mark of 0.123. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.224, while the Jaguars’ was below their season average of 0.287. Josh Ajayi put together a solid performance for South Alabama, putting up 12 points and five rebounds.
In the Golden Eagles’ previous game, they were beaten by the William Carey Crusaders, 78-72. William Carey’s 0.592 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Southern Miss, who had a rate of 0.435. The Crusaders’ mark was above their season average of 0.418, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.529. With 16 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Tyree Griffin was the game’s high scorer.
The Jaguars won the lone contest against the Golden Eagles last season, 69-58. South Alabama had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.167). Southern Miss, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 16.4).
The offense of Southern Miss will clash against the top-notch defense of South Alabama. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Golden Eagles rank 184th in offensive efficiency, while the Jaguars are 52nd in defensive efficiency. The Jaguars figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Alabama ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Southern Miss ranks 316th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
The Jaguars rank 61st in blocks per game (4.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 274th (1.9).
South Alabama ranks 130th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Southern Miss ranks 307th (31.9).
The Golden Eagles rank 58th in assists per game (15.3) while the Jaguars rank 232nd (12.7).
Southern Miss ranks 65th in steals per game (7.2) while South Alabama ranks 233rd (5.5).
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