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South Alabama Jaguars Set to Face Off Against Arkansas State Red Wolves in Crucial Sun Belt Conference Showdown

On Wednesday, the South Alabama Jaguars (18-9, 10-4 Sun Belt) will face off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (19-8, 10-4 Sun Belt) in a crucial Sun Belt Conference matchup. The Jaguars are coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Texas State and have been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Red Wolves suffered a tough loss to Troy and have dropped three of their last four games. With both teams tied for first in the conference standings, this game promises to be highly competitive. South Alabama will be missing Julian Margrave, while Arkansas State has a clean injury report. The Red Wolves are currently favored by 8.5 points in the betting lines. For a detailed analysis and expert predictions on this matchup, be sure to check out our comprehensive preview. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks and potentially win big on this exciting showdown between the Jaguars and Red Wolves.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jaguars +285 | Red Wolves -368
• Spread: Jaguars +8.5 (-110) | Red Wolves -8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arkansas St. will win straight-up is 79%.

South Alabama vs Arkansas St. Stats

South Alabama Jaguars

The South Alabama Jaguars have shown strong defensive capabilities, allowing an average of 63.7 points per game and holding opponents to just 37.7% shooting from the field. Offensively, the Jaguars are averaging 72.6 points per game with Myles Corey leading the team in scoring at 14.5 points per game. The team's field goal percentage is at 44.3%, ranking 215th in the NCAAB, while their three-point shooting is at 32.6%, ranking 260th. Barry Dunning Jr. is second in scoring, averaging 13.6 points per game on 44.1% shooting. South Alabama has a power ranking of 345 and currently holds a record of 18-9 for the season.

Arkansas St. Red Wolves Analysis

The Arkansas State Red Wolves basketball team has a power ranking of 7 and is ranked 61st in offense, scoring an average of 79.31 points per game. On the defensive end, they are ranked 119th, allowing an average of 69.77 points per game. The team has a record of 19-8 overall. They shoot 42.46% from the field and 32.48% from three-point range. Taryn Todd leads the team in scoring with 15.4 points per game, while Kobe Julien is second with 12.7 points per game. Terrance Ford Jr leads in assists with 4.8 per game and Izaiyah Nelson leads in rebounds with 6.8 per game. Julien leads in steals with 1.5 per game and Nelson in blocks with 1.0 per game. On defense, the team allows opponents to shoot 40.10% from the field and 29.37% from three-point range. They average 38.46 defensive rebounds per game.

Arkansas State Favored to Win Against South Alabama in Sun Belt Conference Matchup

In the upcoming Sun Belt conference game, Arkansas State, with a home-court advantage, is poised to face South Alabama in what is expected to be a closely contested match, as is often the case in conference games. Arkansas State currently ranks 61st in scoring, averaging 79.3 points per game, and 120th in points allowed, conceding an average of 69.8 points per game. On the other hand, South Alabama allows fewer points at 63.7 but scores less at 72.6. Arkansas State's defense demonstrates strong efficiency, limiting opponents to 40.0% shooting overall and 29.4% from 3-point range, whereas South Alabama allows 37.7% shooting overall and 33.2% from beyond the arc. Based on recent performances, Arkansas State is positioned to avenge their previous loss to South Alabama, with a more favorable track record in ATS (Against The Spread) statistics. In the last 11 games, Arkansas State has posted an 8-2-1 ATS record, and in the last 18 February games, the team is 15-2-1 ATS.

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