South Alabama vs Texas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • Texas State is a -1.5 point favorite vs South Alabama
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • South Alabama / Texas State TV channel: ESPN+

The South Alabama Jaguars visit Strahan Coliseum to take on the Texas State Bobcats on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in San Marcos, TX.

Texas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The South Alabama vs. Texas State Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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South Alabama vs. Texas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Alabama+1.5 -110O 137.5 -110105
Texas State -1.5 -110U 137.5 -110-125

South Alabama vs Texas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Alabama will win this college basketball game with 55.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Alabama vs Texas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • 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 has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units / 8.2% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 13.22% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -21.49% ROI

Texas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas State has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -16.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (461 assists/ 276 TOs) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (590 assists/ 378 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Alabama has averaged 8.8 turnovers per game (378 turnovers/43 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Texas State has made 5.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (461 assists/ 276 TOs) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (590 assists/ 378 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Alabama has averaged 8.8 turnovers per game (378 turnovers/43 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Texas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Texas State has made 5.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7


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