PredictionsUnited StatesOhio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars
College FootballSat 19 Sept, 19:00 United States time

Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars prediction

Hancock Whitney Stadium

Ohio BobcatsAway
21.6 : 31.6
projected points
South Alabama JaguarsHome
26%Ohio
74%South Alabama
Eagle safe pickSouth Alabama +0.5
-289

Quick answer

Our prediction for Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars is South Alabama Jaguars to win, with a 74% chance. We project Ohio Bobcats 21.6 and South Alabama Jaguars 31.6. Our best bet is South Alabama +0.5 at -289.

Prediction
South Alabama Jaguars to win
Chance
74%
Projected score
Ohio Bobcats 22, South Alabama Jaguars 32
Projected total
53.2 points
Best bet
South Alabama +0.5 at -289

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

South Alabama +0.5
74% chanceFair price -2891 unit

Eagle bold pick

Ohio to win
26% chanceFair price +2811 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives South Alabama Jaguars 74% and Ohio Bobcats 26%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    South Alabama Jaguars won 3 of their last 5 and Ohio Bobcats won 3 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    South Alabama Jaguars won 2 of their last 5 games at home. Ohio Bobcats won 2 of their last 6 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    South Alabama Jaguars score 26.2 points a game and let in 29.5. Ohio Bobcats score 27.8 and let in 24.2. Their recent games average 55.7 and 52.0 points in total.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    South Alabama +0.5 has a 74% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars: South Alabama Jaguars are favourites

The big picture

South Alabama Jaguars host Ohio Bobcats in the College Football on Sat 19 Sept, 19:00 at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Our prediction for Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars is South Alabama Jaguars to win, with a 74% chance. We project Ohio Bobcats 21.6 and South Alabama Jaguars 31.6. Our best bet is South Alabama +0.5 at -289.

South Alabama Jaguars form

South Alabama Jaguars have 4 wins and 7 losses in their last 11 games, with 288 points scored and 325 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 3 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, L, newest first.

Ohio Bobcats form

Ohio Bobcats have 8 wins and 4 losses in their last 12 games, with 334 points scored and 290 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 4 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect Ohio Bobcats to score about 21.6 points and South Alabama Jaguars about 31.6. That points to South Alabama Jaguars to win. Our safest bet is South Alabama +0.5 at -289. Our bold bet is Ohio to win at +281.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 12 games in all competitions.

South AlabamaOhio
Games played1112
Wins48
Losses74
Points scored288334
Points conceded325290
Scored per game26.227.8
Conceded per game29.524.2
Home record2W 3L6W 0L
Away record2W 4L2W 4L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

South Alabama spreadCoversFair
South Alabama -16.534%+194
South Alabama -12.544%+129
South Alabama -9.551%-104
South Alabama -6.558%-141
South Alabama -2.568%-211
Total pointsOverUnder
46.566%34%
50.557%43%
53.549%51%
56.542%58%
60.532%68%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. South Alabama +3.5 wins if South Alabama win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars?

Our prediction for Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars is South Alabama Jaguars to win, with a 74% chance. We project Ohio Bobcats 21.6 and South Alabama Jaguars 31.6. Our best bet is South Alabama +0.5 at -289.

What is the projected score for Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars?

We project Ohio Bobcats 21.6 and South Alabama Jaguars 31.6, about 53.2 points in total.

How are South Alabama Jaguars playing?

South Alabama Jaguars have 4 wins and 7 losses in their last 11 games, with 288 points scored and 325 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 3 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, L, newest first.

How are Ohio Bobcats playing?

Ohio Bobcats have 8 wins and 4 losses in their last 12 games, with 334 points scored and 290 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 4 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars?

South Alabama +0.5 at -289, with a 74% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.