- East Tennessee State is a -5.5 point favorite vs South Alabama
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- South Alabama / East Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+
The South Alabama Jaguars visit Freedom Hall Civic Center to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Dec. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Johnson City, TN.
East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The South Alabama vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Alabama | +5.5 -110 | O 140.5 -105 | 195 |
| East Tennessee State | -5.5 -110 | U 140.5 -115 | -235 |
South Alabama vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 59.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
South Alabama vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.
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South Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.35 Units / 32% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 31 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
East Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- East Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+6.85 Units / 7% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.35 Units / 6% ROI)
South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Alabama has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 11.16% ROI
- 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 7.95% ROI
- 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -15.91% ROI
East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
East Tennessee State has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).
- 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 3.48% ROI
- 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (524 points/507 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
South Alabama has allowed 11.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.5
South Alabama has allowed 11.6 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.7
South Alabama allowed 11.2 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (60/208) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 34%
East Tennessee State has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (126 turnovers/8 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.3
East Tennessee State has averaged 10.9 steals per game (87 steals/8 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.7
East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (174/446) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 45%
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (524 points/507 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
South Alabama has allowed 11.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.5
South Alabama has allowed 11.6 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.7
South Alabama allowed 11.2 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (60/208) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 34%
East Tennessee State has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (126 turnovers/8 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.3
East Tennessee State has averaged 10.9 steals per game (87 steals/8 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.7
East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (174/446) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 45%
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