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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: 68 Ventures Bowl
(6-6) South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6)
2023 68 Ventures Bowl
Date: Saturday, December 23rd
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
68 Ventures Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) South Alabama -17 | Eastern Michigan +17
Ventures Bowl Moneyline Odds: South Alabama -840 | Eastern Michigan +539
College Football Betting Total: O/U 47
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South Alabama and Eastern Michigan did not have any head-to-head matchups last season.
The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) football team is gearing up for the 25th Annual 68 Ventures Bowl, scheduled for Saturday, December 23rd. EMU wrapped up the 2023 regular season with a 6-6 overall record, including a 4-4 performance in MAC play.
Eastern Michigan has been a consistent presence in bowl games, with this being their sixth bowl appearance in the last eight seasons, making them the MAC school with the most bowl appearances since 2016.
The 2023 68 Ventures Bowl marks the first-ever meeting between EMU and the University of South Alabama (USA), who also have a 6-6 record with a 4-4 standing in Sun Belt Conference play.
It’s worth noting that South Alabama is still in pursuit of their first-ever bowl victory, having come up short in the 2014 Camellia Bowl, the 2016 Arizona Bowl, and the 2022 New Orleans Bowl.
The only thing that sucks for EMU in this game is the fact they’ll be playing a bowl game as a “Road Game”. Since this game is in SOAL’s backyard.
Chris Creighton will have his men ready for this one though no doubt. It’s his 10th season in charge at EMU, and nothing will get to him as he preps his side.
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South Alabama Jaguars
South Alabama will be looking for a better performance from their defense, as they are coming off a game in which they allowed 52 to Texas State. Despite a solid performance from their offense, South Alabama still lost by a score of 52-44).
South Alabama has gone into eight games as the favorite this season and three games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 4-7.
So far this season, South Alabama boasts an over/under record of 6-5. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 52.8 points, while the average over/under line has been 50.4 points.
Some notable moments from the Jaguars’ season include their impressive away victory against Oklahoma State, marking the second Power Five win in the program’s history, as well as consecutive games with 55-point performances in wins against ULM and Southern Miss.
South Alabama Jaguars Stats
South Alabama’s offense has put up an average of 30.9 points per game, placing them 43rd in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they’ve gained 264.9 passing yards on average, ranking 37th in the nation. On the ground, they’re holding the 65th position in rushing yards, with 429 rushing attempts per game this season.
On defense, the Jaguars defense has 26 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. So far, teams are scoring 21.9 points per game against them (77th). In terms of pass defense, they’re ranked 65th in the NCAA, allowing 209.7 passing yards per game. Moreover, South Alabama’s run defense is allowing 117.8 rushing yards per contest.
The Jaguars’ offense finished with 479 yards of offense against Texas State. 80 of these yards came on the ground compared to 399 through the air. On third down they went 7/15 and threw for six touchdowns.
By my count South Alabama has 23 seniors on the roster, so they’re hoping a ton of them play in this bowl game.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
In the Eagles’ 24-11 win over Buffalo, the Eagles jumped out to an early 7-0 in the first quarter.
Eastern Michigan’s average scoring differential for the season is -3.7 leading to an ATS mark of 6-3. The Eagles have been favored three times and the underdog in six games
Across 12 games, the average over/under line in Eastern Michigan’s matchups is 44.2 points. These games have seen an average combined score of 44.3 points, resulting in an OU record of 4-5.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Stats
The Eagles’ heads into the game, averaging 116.6 rushing yards per game and 3 yards per attempt. Overall, they’re 108th in rushing yards and 108th in passing yards at 158.6 yards per contest. Eastern Michigan is averaging 20.3 points per game, which is 89th in the nation.
Through the air, the Eagles’ attempted 27 passes against Buffalo, gaining 141 yards and securing one score. On the ground, they maintained an average of 5.2 yards per carry, resulting in two rushing touchdowns.
Coming into this week’s game, the Eastern Michigan defense is 88th in points allowed at 24 points per game. So far, team’s have averaged 205.2 passing yards per game vs. the unit (57th). On the ground, they are giving up 178.9 rushing yards, putting them 138th in college football.
My X factor for this one will be the Eagles D. 51st in the country in scoring (24 points allowed per game), plus they ended the season on a high holding Buffalo to 11.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Jaguars are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Eagles are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Jaguars are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Eagles have gone 7-2-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Jaguars’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Eagles’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
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Jaguars | -820 | -840 | -15 | -17 |
Eagles | +550 | +539 | +15 | +17 |
4* Free 2024 68 Ventures Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: Eastern Michigan +17
The Eagles want their 3rd ever bowl win, and I think they cover in this one.
Both South Alabama and Eastern Michigan faced Central Michigan, with South Alabama losing 34-30 and Eastern Michigan narrowly falling 26-23.
EMU, known for their strong defense and ST’s, finished the season ranked in the top 25 in various categories. #21 in red zone defense (76%) and #12 in defending fourth down attempts (36%).
Given Ohio’s impressive performance from the MAC in their recent bowl game, it’s a tough call to bet against another MAC team.
Though I anticipate South Alabama winning outright, I suggest sticking to the moneyline. We do have Eastern Michigan covering the spread but South Alabama is the way to go straight-up.
Eastern Michigan’s most recent game against Buffalo saw them look on the defensive side of the ball. I see them as the best bet to cover the spread for this week, with the line at +17.
After crunching the numbers, our model is pointing to this game finishing with a combined 49 points. This projection has me feeling good about taking the over at 47.
My prediction is that Eastern Michigan will cover, and I also anticipate a high-scoring game. Bowl games in Mobile have often seen plenty of points, with a total of 1,519 points scored in 24 games, averaging 63.3 points per game.
The betting total has gone OVER in 5 of the Jaguars’ last 7 against an opponent in the MAC, plus the total has gone OVER in 4 of EMU’s last 6, and in all of their recent 5 matchups in December.
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South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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