{"id":225146,"date":"2025-10-14T23:29:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T23:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/225146\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T23:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T23:29:09","slug":"arkansas-state-vs-south-alabama-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonight-college-football-week-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/225146\/","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas State vs South Alabama Prediction, Picks &#038; Odds for Tonight \u2014 College Football Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photo By &#8211; Imagn Images. South Alabama running back Keenan Phillips (21) breaks a tackle.<\/p>\n<p>Two Sun Belt teams looking for a win collide tonight as the Arkansas State Red Wolves visit the South Alabama Jaguars.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Wolves broke a four-game losing streak with a win over Texas State last time out, while South Alabama fell to Troy, marking its fifth loss in a row.<\/p>\n<p>My Arkansas State vs. South Alabama predictions don&#8217;t expect much scoring from either side.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/picks\/ncaaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">college football picks<\/a> for Tuesday, October 14.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, with the game airing on ESPN2.<\/p>\n<p>Want to make sure Covers shows up often in your Google search results and Discover feed?<br \/>Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=covers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">click here<\/a> and add Covers as one of your &#8220;source preferences&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama prediction<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama best bet: Under 59.5 (-105)<\/p>\n<p>I understand the thinking that two of the worst defenses in the Sun Belt colliding could allow for a ton of points \u2014 they each give up an identical 31.7 points per game \u2014 but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/ncaaf\/teams\/main\/arkansas-state-red-wolves\/odds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arkansas State Red Wolves<\/a> can&#8217;t hold up their end of the offensive bargain.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State has seen the Under cash in four straight, and only once in that stretch were they able to touch the 60-point plateau, that being a 31-30 win over Texas State last time out.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Wolves are scoring 23.3 points per game (11th in Sun Belt) and are next to last in rushing, averaging just 119 yards per game. It makes their pass offense \u2014 fifth in the conference \u2014 too predictable, even with a Top-5 ranking in the Sun Belt.<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t help that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/ncaaf\/teams\/main\/south-alabama-jaguars\/odds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South Alabama Jaguars<\/a> are third in the conference in pass defense and a Top-60 team in the nation, allowing 169.2 passing yards.<\/p>\n<p>South Alabama has a 4-2-0 Over record through its first six games of the season, but none of the last four games have gone higher than 58 points.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama same-game parlay<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor has only passed for more than his 250.5-yard line twice this season, but he should remember last year\u2019s performance against South Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>He went 30-for-39 for 345 yards and a TD, only the fourth time he\u2019s hit the 300-yard passing plateau in a game since the start of last year.<\/p>\n<p>Those numbers came in an 18-16 win, so he can pass big while the score stays low.<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Davenport has only topped 200 yards passing once in a game this season, so his 196.5 passing line is a fair number.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a line he\u2019s passed just twice in six games this season. His dual play has been more on the run side of late, running for at least 59 yards in three of the last five, including a season-high 72 yards on 15 carries and a TD.<\/p>\n<p>South Alabama should find success against this poor Red Wolves\u2019 run defense, keeping the ball on the ground more than airing it out.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama SGP<\/p>\n<p>Under 59.5<br \/>\nJaylen Raynor Over 250.5 passing yards<br \/>\nBishop Davenport Under 196.5 passing yards<\/p>\n<p>Our deep-ball SGP: Threading the needle<\/p>\n<p>Chauncey Cobb has alternated between big games and sub-par efforts, and he\u2019s coming off a seven-catch, 39-yard effort against Texas State. This was after a 126-yard game against ULM. It\u2019s been like this all year, so a bigger effort is in store against South Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Kentrel Bullock leads the Jaguars with five TDs on the season, though he\u2019s coming off a scoreless Saturday against Troy. He has yet to go back-to-back games without a major this season.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama SGP<\/p>\n<p>Under 59.5<br \/>\nJaylen Raynor Over 250.5 passing yards<br \/>\nBishop Davenport Under 196.5 passing yards<br \/>\nChauncey Cobb Over 63.5 receiving yards<br \/>\nKentrel Bullock anytime TD<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama game predictions<br \/>\nArkansas State vs South Alabama moneyline prediction<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t advise taking the moneyline on either school, as they have three wins between them in 12 games, and any scenario is in play.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State just knocked off Texas State, the highest-scoring team with the top running attack in the Sun Belt.\u00a0And yet, it&#8217;s getting +200 odds for an outright win against a team that\u2019s lost five straight?<\/p>\n<p>There are too many variables for my liking in picking a winner straight-up here. If pressed, I lean toward South Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama spread prediction<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d recommend steering clear of this spread, because a bevy of factors can come into play when you\u2019re wagering on teams that are likely already out of the college football postseason picture.<\/p>\n<p>However, if I were forced to wager on this, I\u2019d be looking at the Red Wolves\u2019 inability to cover on the road as a major factor, as they are currently 0-3-0 against the spread in away games.<\/p>\n<p>South Alabama is 0-3-0 ATS as a betting favorite, but they do have the better offensive options in both the passing and rushing games.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama Over\/Under prediction<\/p>\n<p>While neither defense is inspiring, the offenses aren&#8217;t good enough to capitalize, so the Under remains the play here and as our best bet.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama odds<\/p>\n<p>Spread: Arkansas State +6.5 (+100) | South Alabama -6.5 (-122)<br \/>\nMoneyline: Arkansas State +205 | South Alabama -250<br \/>\nOver\/Under: Over 59.5 (-115) | Under 59.5 (-105)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/freeplay.covers.com\/games\/covers30\" title=\"Covers Equinox Challenge\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/equinoxchallenge2025.png\" alt=\"Covers Equinox Challenge\" width=\"100%\" height=\"null\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama trend to know<\/p>\n<p>The Jaguars have won five of the last six head-to-head meetings. Find more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/ncaaf\/matchup\/357864\/trends\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">college football betting trends<\/a> for Arkansas State vs South Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>How to watch Arkansas State vs South Alabama<\/p>\n<p>Location<br \/>\nHancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL<\/p>\n<p>Date<br \/>\nTuesday, October 14, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Kickoff<br \/>\n7:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p>TV<br \/>\nESPN2<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama latest injuries<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas State vs South Alabama weather<\/p>\n<p>Monitor gametime conditions with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sports\/ncaaf\/weather\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">College football weather info<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.<br \/>Not intended for use in MA.<br \/>Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. 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