The South Alabama Jaguars (0-0) play the North Texas Mean Green (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Jaguars are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 5.5 points. The over/under is set at 62 in the outing.
South Alabama vs. North Texas Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Jaguars (-5.5)
Moneyline: Jaguars (-218), Mean Green (+180)
Total: 62 points
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How to Watch South Alabama vs. North Texas
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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South Alabama 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
268.2 (3486) |
33 |
Rush yards |
172.3 (2240) |
49 |
Points scored |
33.1 (430) |
29 |
Pass yards against |
199.5 (2594) |
28 |
Rush yards against |
113.8 (1480) |
22 |
Points allowed |
21 (273) |
27 |
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South Alabama 2023 Betting Info
The Jaguars won five games against the spread last season, failing to cover eight times.
When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites last season, South Alabama had an ATS record of 4-5.
Jaguars games went over the point total seven out of 13 times last season.
The average point total for Jaguars games last year was 11.5 fewer points than the total of 62 in this matchup.
South Alabama Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.5 |
52.1 |
49.2 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.1 |
34.0 |
28.6 |
ATS Record |
5-8-0 |
2-4-0 |
3-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-6-0 |
2-4-0 |
5-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-3 |
4-2 |
2-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-3 |
0-0 |
1-3 |
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South Alabama’s Offense vs. North Texas’ Defense (2023)
The Jaguars averaged 440.5 yards per game last season to rank 24th in the FBS, while the Mean Green gave up 476.4 per game (-5-most in college football).
Last year South Alabama had the 28th-ranked offense in the FBS, averaging 33.1 points per game. North Texas’ defense was 131st, giving up 37.1 points per contest.
The Mean Green gave up 5.6 yards per rushing attempt last year (132nd in the FBS). The Jaguars were 30th in rushing, averaging 4.8 per carry.
South Alabama averaged 0.5 points per play a season ago (11th in the FBS) compared to the 0.5 per play North Texas gave up (104th in college football).
North Texas 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
304.7 (3656) |
12 |
Rush yards |
191.2 (2294) |
21 |
Points scored |
34.5 (414) |
36 |
Pass yards against |
221.3 (2655) |
62 |
Rush yards against |
255.2 (3062) |
133 |
Points allowed |
37.1 (445) |
131 |
North Texas 2023 Betting Info
The Mean Green’s record against the spread last season was 7-4-1.
South Alabama was favored by 5.5 points or more nine times last season, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
Last season, six of the Mean Green’s 12 games went over the point total.
The average point total for Jaguars games last year was 11.5 fewer points than the over/under of 62 in this matchup.
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North Texas Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
64.8 |
66.7 |
62.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
37.0 |
37.2 |
36.8 |
ATS Record |
7-4-1 |
3-2-1 |
4-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-6-0 |
4-2-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-1 |
3-0 |
1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-6 |
0-3 |
1-3 |
North Texas’ Offense vs. South Alabama’s Defense (2023)
The Jaguars forced 22 turnovers last year (27th-most in the FBS), and the Mean Green committed 19 turnovers (51st-most in college football).
North Texas was 113th-ranked in college football in sacks allowed last season (38), and is up against the team that ranked 64th in bringing down opposing quarterbacks, South Alabama (27).
The Mean Green were 42nd in the FBS at 7.9 yards per pass attempt last year. The Jaguars allowed 7.3 yards per passing play (69th).
South Alabama’s defense allowed 199.5 yards through the air per game last season (28th in the FBS). North Texas’ 304.7 passing yards per game were 12th in college football.
South Alabama vs. North Texas Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for South Alabama vs. North Texas sees the Jaguars (-218 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we recommend betting on the over at 62 points.